https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rhode-island-man-diagnosed-with-powassan-diseaseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rhode-island-man-diagnosed-with-powassan-diseasehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rhode-island-man-diagnosed-with-powassan-disease#u22215Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:17:05 +0000The Rhode Island Department of Health confirmed a resident in Providence County contracted the Powassan virus. The man is in his 60s and is currently recovering. Health officials are urging the public to use tick prevention measures.What's confirmed:The Rhode Island Department of Health confirmed a Rhode Island resident was diagnosed with Powassan virus disease.The patient is a man in his 60s from Providence County.The man is recovering from the infection.Powassan virus is a rare tick-borne illness.The Maine CDC confirmed the first case of Powassan virus for this year.Still unconfirmed:Tick-bo