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

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has also reported the season's first case of West Nile virus, which was ...

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

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

PORTLAND (WGME) -- A Maine resident has tested positive for a tick-borne illness. It's the first confirmed case identified in a person in Maine this year. The Maine CDC says an adult in Hancock County ...

AUGUSTA - The Maine CDC has identified the first West Nile and Powassan virus cases of the season. They say an adult resident ...

The Maine Center for Disease Control has identified two more positive HIV cases in Penobscot County, bringing the total cases to 26 since an outbreak was identified more than a year ago.

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

Despite being a cold-weather state, extreme heat is also a growing issue. A heat index of 95 and above has become more ...

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 ...

When issuing consumption advisories, Maine CDC defines a fish meal as an 8-ounce filet. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are used to make thousands of common household and industrial ...

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 ...