Florida’s Dengue Outbreak Hits Decade-High Levels

Florida faces its largest dengue outbreak in decades, with over 250 local cases reported. Experts link the surge to climate change and travel patterns.

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October 3, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Florida is experiencing its most significant dengue outbreak in several decades, with more than 250 locally acquired cases reported this year, according to state health officials.

The majority of these cases have been recorded in Hillsborough County, home to Tampa. Health authorities have declared a local emergency, and mosquito control efforts are ongoing as workers spray day and night to curb the spread of the virus.

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Dengue, transmitted by mosquitoes, can cause severe symptoms including fever, flu-like illness, and intense body aches. While most infected individuals may not show symptoms, some experience life-threatening complications. The current outbreak has already resulted in one fatality this year, and experts warn that climate change is likely to increase such occurrences in the future.

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