gov. andrew cuomo announced a new lyme and other tick-borne disease control plan tuesday to keep the public informed and free of tick-borne diseases. .
"[the chipmuck and mice] come up close to peoples decks, yards, running around and that's the way the ticks can be invited in", she said. .
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"this should not have happened and should never be allowed to happen again to another vulnerable person or their family.
.treatment delays are also causing needless anxiety and distress to patients as well as putting lives at serious risk (file pic)
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