Powassan Case A Tick Vigilance Reminder
By: Rob Borkowski on February 29, 2024 in News to You
KENT COUNTY — Warmer weather calls for renewed tick vigilance, the RIDOH reminds Rhode Islanders in the wake of a rare case of tick-borne Powassan in an elder old Kent […]
Powassan Death Prompts Tick Protection Tips
By: Rob Borkowski on August 17, 2023 in News to You
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 […]
Powassan, Tick-Borne Disease, Reported in RI
By: Rob Borkowski on July 3, 2021 in News to You
PROVIDENCE, RI — As Rhode Islanders embrace warm weather and outdoor activities, the Rhode Island Department of Health warns of Powassan, a rare tick-borne illness that’s on the rise throughout […]