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First locally acquired dengue virus case reported in Virginia

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The Virginia Department of Health has identified the first documented case of locally acquired dengue virus in the state.

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  1. Washington Post

    Virginia reports its first locally acquired dengue case (opens Washington Post)

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    Washington Post's feed description

    There is no evidence of continued transmission and no additional reports of locally acquired dengue cases at this time, officials say

  2. NBC4 Washington

    Dengue in Virginia: State reports 1st locally acquired case of mosquito-borne virus (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Aedes aegypti mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria are released by a technician from the Federal District’s Health Department in a residential area of Brasilia on March 10, 2026. The world’s largest breeding factory for the mosquitoes — nicknamed “wolbitos” after the Wolbachia bacterium they …

  3. DC News Now

    First locally aquired case of dengue reported in Northern Virginia: VDH (opens DC News Now)

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    DC News Now's feed description

    Dengue is spread to people through the bites of infected Aedes species mosquitoes.

  4. WUSA9

    Dengue virus reported in northern Virginia. Here's what to know (opens WUSA9)

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    WUSA9's feed description

    Health officials say the risk of acquiring dengue virus is low. Here's how to stay safe.

  5. WRIC Richmond

    VDH identifies first documented case of locally acquired dengue virus in Virginia (opens WRIC Richmond)

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    WRIC Richmond's feed description

    The Virginia Department of Health has identified the first documented case of locally acquired dengue virus in the commonwealth.

  6. Mytwintiers

    First locally acquired dengue virus case reported in Virginia (opens Mytwintiers)

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    Mytwintiers's feed description

    The Virginia Department of Health has identified the first documented case of locally acquired dengue virus in the state.

  7. The Center Square

    Virginia confirms first locally acquired dengue case (opens The Center Square)

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    The Center Square's feed description

    (The Center Square) – Virginia health officials are monitoring for additional dengue cases after confirming the first documented infection acquired within the state.

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