A woman in Brewer, Maine is speaking out after her husband, Henry Grover, died from a Powassan infection. According to the report, Grover was already being treated for a blood cancer when he became sick, and he died 19 days later.
The story comes as the Maine CDC says it has recorded the state’s third Powassan virus case of the year. The illness is spread by ticks and remains rare, but health officials have been tracking an upward trend in cases reported nationally.
Grover’s death adds a personal and painful example to the growing concern around tick-borne disease in Maine and beyond. While Powassan infections are uncommon compared with other tick-related illnesses, the virus can lead to severe outcomes.
The case is drawing attention to the risks tied to tick exposure, especially as health agencies continue to monitor rising numbers. In Maine, the latest report underscores how serious Powassan infections can become, particularly for people already dealing with other health challenges.
