Medical Call for 75-Year-Old Male with Fever

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At approximately 2:33 PM, Newport Ambulance was dispatched to a report of a 75-year-old male with a fever. According to first responders, the patient had a blood pressure of 92 over 60 and a pulse of 122.

At approximately 3:00 PM, the patient was being transported to North Country Hospital by Newport Ambulance. By approximately 3:17 PM, units were clearing North Country Hospital and returning to service.

Photo: Andrew Winkler via Unsplash. Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.