Coverage dated August 12, 2026

Dengue fever: 10 locally-acquired cases reported in Tampa Bay

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Health officials are increasing mosquito control efforts across parts of the Tampa Bay area following a jump in locally acquired dengue fever cases. Tampa Bay dengue cases What we know The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County announced an eighth confirmed locally-acquired case of deng…

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  1. WFLA

    Mosquito control measures ramp up after multiple dengue fever cases reported (opens WFLA)

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    TAMPA, Fla.(WFLA)— Eight cases of locally acquired dengue fever are now confirmed in Hillsborough County, with two additional cases reported in Pinellas County. According to the latest CDC data, Florida has reported 54 dengue cases so far this year.

  2. FOX 13 Tampa

    Dengue fever: 10 locally-acquired cases reported in Tampa Bay (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    Health officials are increasing mosquito control efforts across parts of the Tampa Bay area following a jump in locally acquired dengue fever cases. Tampa Bay dengue cases What we know The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County announced an eighth confirmed locally-acquired case of deng…

  3. Tampa Bay Times

    Pinellas County reports two cases of dengue, first in 15 years (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    The Florida Department of Health reported two cases of mosquito-borne dengue in Pinellas County Wednesday. Dengue fever is a viral illness transmitted through the bite of aedes aegypti and aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which are both found in Florida.

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