Maine health officials confirm first Powassan virus death, case this year
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Maine health authorities reported the first confirmed Powassan virus death this year in an adult Sagadahoc County resident who developed neurologic symptoms.
The state's Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday that the deceased adult had developed neurologic symptoms. Julia Musto is a reporter for Fox News and Fox Business Digital.
They died in the hospital after becoming infected.
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