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Local man critically ill after rare tick bite

John Reagan, 66, is hospitalized and critically ill after contracting the Powassan virus. The infection occurred after he was bitten by a tick while walking his dog. He has lost his ability to speak and move.

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New reports indicate Reagan is now nonverbal and has lost mobility.

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  1. New Hampshire man nonverbal after rare Powassan virus tick bite

    John Reagan, 66, is hospitalized and critically ill after contracting the Powassan virus. The infection occurred after he was bitten by a tick while walking his dog. He has lost his ability to speak and move.

    What's confirmed:

    • John Reagan is 66 years old.
    • Reagan is from New Hampshire.
    • A tick bite while walking his dog caused Reagan to contract the Powassan virus.
    • Reagan is currently hospitalized and nonverbal.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Reagan is on life support.
    • Reagan is a retired man.
    confidence 90%

  2. Concord Man Critically Ill With Powassan Virus

    John Reagan, a 66-year-old outdoorsman from Concord, is hospitalized at Mass General. He is fighting the rare Powassan virus, which can be fatal. State health officials are urging the public to take tick precautions.

    What's confirmed:

    • John Reagan is hospitalized with the Powassan virus.
    • The patient is a 66-year-old man from Concord.
    • The patient is receiving care at Mass General.
    • Powassan virus is a rare tick-borne illness.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The patient is nonverbal.
    • The patient is on life support.
    confidence 90%

  3. New Hampshire Man Critically Ill Following Rare Powassan Virus Infection

    A man from Concord, New Hampshire, is in critical condition after contracting the rare Powassan virus from a tick bite. He has been hospitalized for several weeks and is reported to be nonverbal. One report states he is currently on life support.

    What's confirmed:

    • A man from New Hampshire is critically ill after contracting the Powassan virus from a tick bite.
    • The patient has been hospitalized for several weeks.
    • The infected man is from Concord, New Hampshire.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The patient is nonverbal.
    • The patient is on life support.
    • The patient is a 66-year-old who was admitted to Concord Hospital for about two weeks.
    • The man is a recently retired outdoorsman.
    confidence 90%