Health officials say a case of the Powassan Virus was discovered in Hancock County. In York County, the West Nile Virus was ...

The agency said 43 percent of the 667 animals tested for rabies in 2024 were bats, and 10 tested positive. Maine's last ...

A record share of US kindergartners had an exemption for a required vaccination last school year, and coverage for all ...

There are no specific treatments for either Powassan or West Nile virus; care focuses on managing symptoms and complications, ...

An adult in Hancock County became infected with Powassan virus and was hospitalized after developing neurologic symptoms.

It's recommended that Mainers stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activity during the hottest parts of the day, and check in on ...

Public health officials say a Hancock County resident was hospitalized with Powassan, and a crow with West Nile virus was ...

Rare Powassan virus case in Maine highlights serious tick-borne illness with no vaccine or treatment, causing neurological ...

Dr. Puthiery Va, director of the Maine CDC, in a written statement to the Press Herald, said that “COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for children and adults” and that the vaccines help ...

At least 40 subcontracted workers for the Maine CDC are being fired due to sudden federal funding cuts. 26,330 people played the daily Crossword recently. Can you solve it faster than others ...

Former Maine CDC Director Dr. Nirav Shah left the state for a time after being called to Washington, D.C. for a position with the U.S. CDC. He was ...

A Maine wedding reception with 55 people became a superspreader event because guests refused to wear masks and later went to work despite feeling sick, the CDC reports. Overall, 177 COVID-19 cases ...