Florida Dengue Outbreak Becomes Largest in Continental US in Decades as Tampa Area Cases Top 250 This Year
Florida health officials reported over 250 locally acquired dengue cases, primarily in Tampa and Hillsborough County, declaring local emergencies and conducting continuous mosquito‑control spraying, marking the largest U.S. outbreak in decades.
- Published
- 4 Oct 2026 · 14:15 UTC
- Severity
- 2 / 5
Source: ibtimes.com.au
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