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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsSeptember 4, 2026Hillsborough

Florida Department of Health reports 65 locally acquired dengue fever cases in Bay Area

The Florida Department of Health has confirmed 65 cases of locally acquired dengue fever across Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties. This report indicates that the virus is being transmitted within the local community rather than being imported by travelers.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the Bay Area face an increased risk of contracting dengue fever locally, which may lead to heightened public health monitoring and mosquito control efforts in the affected counties.

Key Facts

  • There are 65 confirmed cases of locally acquired dengue fever in the Bay Area.
  • The affected counties are Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas.
  • The cases are classified as 'locally acquired,' meaning transmission occurred within Florida rather than through travel to endemic areas.

Who's Mentioned

locationHillsborough“County where cases were reported.”organizationFlorida Department of Health“The state agency responsible for tracking and reporting disease outbreaks.”locationPasco“County where cases were reported.”locationPinellas“County where cases were reported.”