Ticks infected with TBE virus have been found in a small number of areas in England, including Hampshire, Dorset and Norfolk, and, on rare occasions, people nearby may have been infected - but until now, no cases were confirmed.

Rare encephalitis tick disease found in England

Russia and neighbouring territories are facing a new threat: Mutant blood-sucking ticks. According to official government papers, the region has recorded a surge in the number of tick bites recently.

'Blood-sucking' mutant ticks storm Russia: Hospitals already overburdened by coronavirus feel the sting

The House of Representatives passed an amendment on Wednesday calling for the Department of Defense to investigate its possible "bioweaponization" of Lyme disease in ticks from the years 1950-1975.

House passes amendment seeking investigation of 'bioweaponization' of ticks

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