New York S00029 mandates reporting of lyme and tick-borne disease infections discovered post-mortem.

New York S00029 amends the public health law to require the reporting of lyme and tick-borne disease infections discovered after death. Specifically, if a coroner, pathologist, medical examiner, or other qualified person finds that a deceased individual was afflicted with lyme or other tick-borne diseases, they must report the case to the department as prescribed by the commissioner. This reporting requirement aims to enhance disease surveillance and public health monitoring.

New York S00029 mandates reporting of lyme and tick-borne disease infections discovered post-mortem.

New York S00029 amends the public health law to require the reporting of lyme and tick-borne disease infections discovered after death. Specifically, if a coroner, pathologist, medical examiner, or other qualified person finds that a deceased individual was afflicted with lyme or other tick-borne diseases, they must report the case to the department as prescribed by the commissioner. This reporting requirement aims to enhance disease surveillance and public health monitoring.