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Health commissioner reports rise in Lyme cases; officials urge testing and prevention
Mount Vernon City Council · February 10, 2026
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Summary
Knox County Health Commissioner Zach Green reported Lyme disease cases rose from 124 to 195 year‑over‑year; he urged education, testing and continued clinic access while noting RSV and influenza wastewater surveillance trends.
Knox County Health Commissioner Zach Green presented quarterly public‑health data to Mount Vernon council, highlighting a rise in reported Lyme disease cases and ongoing respiratory virus monitoring.
Green said Lyme disease cases increased to 195 from 124 the prior year. “Those numbers are gonna continue to climb... we’ll continue to work…
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