Powassan Death Prompts Tick Protection Tips
![[CREDIT: RIDOH] The RI Department of Health warns of a rare tick-borne illness, Powassan, another reason for tick vigilance and to observe tick safety rules while outside this summer.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/RIDOH-tick-safety-powassan-lyme-140x140.png)
PROVIDENCE, RI— A woman in Washington County died from a rare case of the tick-borne disease Powassan in July, highlighting the need to protect yourself against tick bites, the Rhode […]
Health Department
![[CREDIT: NWS.gov] The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the area.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Heat-Advisory-tips_NWS-140x140.jpg)
Health Department Clears RI Beaches, Heat Advisory In Effect
UPDATE Aug. 1: The Health Department has re-opened Scarborough Beach South for swimming. RIDOH recommends the closure of Burlingame Picnic Area on Watchaug Pond in Charlestown for swimming due […]
Oakland Beach Closed for High Bacteria Levels
The RI Department of Health has closed Oakland Beach for high bacteria levels, the second Warwick beach closed by the department this summer.
Conimicut Point Beach Closed, High Bacteria Count
Warwick, RI – The RI Department of Health has closed Conimicut Point Beach and King Park Beach in Newport due to a high bacteria count.
