DE SCR31

Designates May 2021 as "Lyme Disease Awareness Month" in Delaware through concurrent resolution of the Senate and House of Representatives

Recognizes that Delaware has one of the highest incidence rates of Lyme disease per 100,000 people in the United States due to climate conditions favorable to deer tick populations

Acknowledges that Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, can result in severe and lasting effects including neurological impacts, joint disease, and lingering symptoms such as fatigue and impaired cognitive function

Encourages expanded efforts to inform Delaware residents about Lyme disease prevention, symptom recognition, and treatment

Notes that Delaware is among the few states dedicated to investigating each possible case of Lyme disease reported to the Bureau of Epidemiology