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Rare Powassan tick-borne virus shows up north of Framingham
by: Bill Tomison
Posted: Aug 22, 2019 / 02:31 PM EDT / Updated: Aug 22, 2019 / 02:31 PM EDT
MAYNARD, Mass. (WPRI) ? Town officials in Maynard say a resident has contracted the Powassan virus, a tick-borne illness that can potentially be deadly.
The town?s administrator, Greg Johnson, and the Maynard Public Health Division made the announcement Wednesday. Maynard?s health agent, Kelly Pawluczonek, said tick bites can happen all year long, and residents must protect against tick bites year-round ? not just the high season from April to September...
Rare Powassan tick-borne virus shows up north of Framingham
by: Bill Tomison
Posted: Aug 22, 2019 / 02:31 PM EDT / Updated: Aug 22, 2019 / 02:31 PM EDT
MAYNARD, Mass. (WPRI) ? Town officials in Maynard say a resident has contracted the Powassan virus, a tick-borne illness that can potentially be deadly.
The town?s administrator, Greg Johnson, and the Maynard Public Health Division made the announcement Wednesday. Maynard?s health agent, Kelly Pawluczonek, said tick bites can happen all year long, and residents must protect against tick bites year-round ? not just the high season from April to September...