Global Politics Report Editorial
New virus detected in a tick invasive to the US. Should we be concerned?
Since first being discovered in the U.S. in 2017, the tick has spread to more than two dozen states.
Key Data
Source: The Hill
Politics desk: Policy
Published: Sep. 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET
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Original source: The Hill