Among people who have that severe disease she said approximately one out of ten cases can be fatal.
There’s no vaccine right now, or a specific treatment for the Powassan virus.“The importance of checking for ticks after coming inside is even more important when it comes to Powassan virus because we believe that the tick being attached for only 15 to 30 minutes could potentially transmit Powassan virus to you.” Mullins said.Between 2016 and 2020, ten cases of Powassan virus infection ( POWV) Associated illness were reported in Connecticut.