WPRI.COM12 Information (Melanie DaSilva,02.29.2024) printed “RI reviews case of uncommon tick-borne illness.” A confirmed case of Powassan virus was reported by The Rhode Island Division of Well being. It’s reported that an aged man from Kent County, RI introduced with signs in January and is now recovering at dwelling.
In keeping with the RI well being division, there have been 25 instances of Powassan virus reported in New England final 12 months: Massachusetts (10), Connecticut (5), Maine (5), New Hampshire (3), Vermont (1) and Rhode Island (1), which was deadly.
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