Death From Tick-Borne Virus in Upstate New York
We've been keeping our eyes out for ticks, it seems, this year more than ever. Stories like this remind us why we keep looking.
powassan virus
More Ticks Test Positive For Powassan Virus In Capital Region
In July, a Saratoga County man died after he was infected by the Powassan virus carried by an infected tick. Since then, the Health Department had expanded its tick collection and testing effort. Now the results are in and the findings are concerning.
Deadly Tick Virus Continues to Spread in Saratoga County
Lindsay Nielson from News 10 ABC called into the morning show today with breaking news about the potentially deadly tick virus known as the Powassan virus that has already taken the life of one Saratoga County man. Hear the audio and find out what's being done to prevent this disease from spreading, right here.