Ri Tick Defense

07/10/2026

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A mosquito sample collected in Providence on June 29 has tested positive for West Nile virus, state health and environmental officials announced Thursday. What you need to know: https://www.wpri.com/health/west-nile-virus-detected-in-ri-for-first-time-in-2026/

06/27/2026

A Rhode Island man is recovering after contracting a rare tick-borne disease, according to the Health Department.

Details: https://www.wpri.com/health/ri-man-contracts-rare-tick-borne-powassan-virus/

04/28/2026

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The CDC’s tracking system shows that weekly rates of ER visits for tick bites are the highest for this time of year since 2017. Details: https://www.wpri.com/health/tick-season-seems-to-be-off-to-a-fast-start-and-some-experts-worry-about-future-illnesses/

04/17/2026

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Nationally, ER visits to treat tick bites are at their highest level in almost a decade.

04/14/2026

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Alpha-gal syndrome, which is carried most commonly by the Lone Star tick, is becoming more frequent in New England due to climate change.