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Dengue fever outbreak triggers states of emergency in 3 southern counties
- On Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, Pasco, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties declared states of emergency to combat a surge in locally acquired dengue fever cases across the Tampa Bay region.
- Florida has reported 190 locally acquired dengue cases in 2026, with Hillsborough County accounting for 170 of those infections, a surge officials described as "wildly unusual."
- An 80-year-old Hillsborough resident, Gay Small, died from the virus on Sept. 4, marking the state's first dengue-related death in nearly a century, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
- Local officials deployed aerial mosquito spraying and door-to-door inspections to clear breeding sites, enabling quick access to federal reimbursement for urgent safety measures.
- With transmission continuing into September, health experts recommend residents use EPA-registered insect repellent, wear protective clothing, and remove standing water to prevent further mosquito breeding.
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