Montreal reports record-breaking 161 cases of Lyme disease in 2024

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Warmer winters are helping disease-carrying ticks survive further north, experts say, driving a sharp rise in Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses across Canada. Montreal has reported a record-breaking number of cases, with experts calling it the “epicentre of Lyme disease in Quebec.” The city reported 161 cases of the disease in 2024, which is the highest total since reporting began in 2003. Felicia Parillo reports on the stunning increase in cases – and what you can do to protect yourself. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/11855257/ticks-lyme-disease-canada/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #lymedisease #ticks #tickseason #GlobalNews

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