Healthcare workers in Virginia are reporting a surge in tick-related issues. This trend has been ongoing, starting early and continuing into the summer months.

As a result, there has been an increase in tick-related emergency room visits in the state. UVA Health has noted this rise in visits.

Further details on this situation are available from UVA Health and other sources, including WVIR and Gray News, which have reported on the increased presence of ticks in Virginia.