Michigan health officials alarmed by surge in Lyme disease cases

Health officials across Michigan are raising alarms about a significant surge in black-legged ticks, which carry Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports a 168% increase in Lyme disease cases statewide over the last five years, with 1,215 cases in 2024 compared to 452 in 2020.