Monroe Co. sees steady increase in Lyme cases; highest seasonal rate in two years
Evelyn Rodriguez
Evelyn Rodriguez
Reporter · Rochester, NY
Evelyn graduated from Bard College with a degree in Art History. She has spent the past three years covering local art events and cultural happenings for Rochester City Newspaper, bringing a unique perspective to the city’s vibrant arts scene.
More from Evelyn →Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 9:21 PM · 1 min read
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) - Tick season isn't over yet. Among other counties in New York, Monroe County is facing a rise in Lyme disease cases. Upstate Medical University's lab in Syracuse recently reported a 31 percent increase in tick submissions so far this year. Locally, URMC collects data from the Monroe County Health Department to [...]