Invasive Ticks Carrying New Diseases Are Spreading Through the Northeast
Scientists are reporting the first human case of Rickettsia parkeri bacteria in Connecticut and the greater Northeast region.
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Push to address spike in mosquito-borne illnesses
Following the recent EEE death of an Ulster County man, there is a new push to protect New Yorkers from mosquito-borne diseases.
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Schumer in Glens Falls to talk horses and viruses
GLENS FALLS – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles “Chuck” Schumer (D-NY) is urging the federal government to help New York ...
After NY EEE death, Schumer calls for $65 million to combat mosquito-borne diseases
Syracuse, NY -- The death of a New York resident from eastern equine encephalitis last week shows the need for more federal ...
He beat cancer - but now he's having to relearn to walk after insect bite paralyzed him
Prospero Rangel, 78, was outside his home in Brazos County when he sustained two bites from a mosquito. Shortly afterwards, ...
Schumer proposing $65 million boost to CNY labs studying mosquito-borne illnesses
U. S. Senator Chuck Schumer visited an Upstate Medical University lab Tuesday, with mosquitos and the illnesses they carry on his mind.