Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Aug 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Locally Acquired Dengue Fever Confirmed in Citrus
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Citrus County health officials confirmed a case of locally acquired dengue fever and said the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County is coordinating with Citrus County Mosquito Control. Response includes increased truck fogging, aerial larviciding, and targeted ground inspections to find and treat mosquito breeding sites.
WHO: Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) and Citrus County Mosquito Control; Citrus County health officials
WHAT: A locally acquired dengue fever case was confirmed, triggering expanded mosquito control and surveillance.
WHEN: Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 1:50 PM ET
WHERE: Citrus County, Florida
WHY: Citrus County health officials confirmed a locally acquired dengue fever case, prompting mosquito control and surveillance actions to reduce local transmission risk.
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