Cases of Lyme disease in Canada are dramatically rising as blacklegged tick populations grow and expand, say health officials who are urging the public to take precautions while enjoying the outdoors this summer. ( Bernard Weil / Toronto Star ) Lyme disease is on the rise as black legged ticks continue their spread across Canada. ( Bernard Weil / Toronto Star )The number of Lyme disease cases is at a record high and expected to keep growing. It takes about 24 hours for an infected tick to transmit Lyme disease. (This builds on other ministry efforts, such as the 2016 plan to improve awareness, education, prevention and control of Lyme disease, called Combating Lyme Disease Through Collaborative Action: Ontario’s 10-Step Education and Awareness Plan.)

Source: thestar May 17, 2018 17:26 UTC