The Illinois Public Health Department says a resident has contracted a virus it has never seen here before.  

The Pawassan virus has been around the US and Canada for years but never appeared in Illinois until now.

The Illinois Public Health Department says a resident has contracted a virus it has never seen here before. The Pawassan virus has been around the US and Canada for years but never appeared in Illinois until now.

Illinois sees first case of new virus spread by ticks

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Illinois sees first case of new virus spread by ticks

Illinois sees first case of new virus spread by ticks