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Oct 3, 2026

Florida reports over 250 locally acquired dengue cases in largest continental US outbreak in decades

Florida health officials reported more than 250 locally acquired dengue cases, marking the largest outbreak in the continental United States in several decades.

Oct 3, 2026·2 sources
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Sep 25, 2026

Florida counties declare emergency over dengue outbreak with 170 cases

Three Florida counties including Hillsborough and Pinellas declared states of emergency as dengue infections reach hundreds across the state in an unusually severe outbreak.

Sep 25, 2026·2 sources
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  • ▪Florida should invite CDC disease investigators to manage the dengue outbreak
  • ▪The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has provided $800,000 in assistance to the Florida health department for the 2026 dengue outbreak
  • ▪Dawn Wesson, a Tulane University expert, stated that climate conditions and persistent mosquito populations will likely make local dengue outbreaks a more frequent problem

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