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Connecticut Faces Rising Lyme, West Nile, and Powassan Threats

8/9/2025

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Connecticut continues to grapple with Lyme disease, reporting an average of 2,718 cases each year since 1995, though still below the Northeast average. Meanwhile, the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes across 21 communities and a rise in Powassan virus cases highlight the urgent need for effective prevention strategies against these tick-borne threats.

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Story summary

Connecticut continues to grapple with Lyme disease, reporting an average of 2,718 cases each year since 1995, though still below the Northeast average. Meanwhile, the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes across 21 communities and a rise in Powassan virus cases highlight the urgent need for effective prevention strategies against these tick-borne threats.