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Maine Reports First Powassan Virus Case; West Nile Detected

7/31/2025

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Maine has confirmed its first human case of the Powassan virus this year, with an adult in Hancock County hospitalized due to severe neurological symptoms. Meanwhile, a crow in York County has tested positive for West Nile virus. The Maine CDC is urging residents to stay vigilant and protect themselves from tick and mosquito bites to combat these dangerous diseases.

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Maine has confirmed its first human case of the Powassan virus this year, with an adult in Hancock County hospitalized due to severe neurological symptoms. Meanwhile, a crow in York County has tested positive for West Nile virus. The Maine CDC is urging residents to stay vigilant and protect themselves from tick and mosquito bites to combat these dangerous diseases.