Lyme Disease Ticks Alert
Key Questions
How many ticks recently tested positive for Lyme disease?
Three out of 13 ticks submitted last month tested positive for Lyme disease, according to Health Director Lehaney at the HHS meeting on Tuesday. This prompted the 'The Ticks Are Back' warning as spring arrives.
What advice is given regarding ticks and outdoor activities?
Residents are urged to check for ticks after outdoor activities due to the increased presence of Lyme-carrying ticks. Health officials expect more tests amid warming weather.
What were the Lyme disease tick testing statistics for 2025?
In 2025, 34 out of 104 submitted ticks tested positive for Lyme disease. More tests are anticipated as weather warms.
3 of 13 ticks submitted last month tested positive for Lyme disease per Health Dir Lehaney at HHS meeting Tuesday; 'The Ticks Are Back' warning as spring arrives. Urges checks after outdoor activities; 2025 saw 34/104 positives, more tests expected amid warming weather.