Citrus County confirms first locally acquired Dengue
By The BriefBrief
The Florida Department of Health announced Saturday the first confirmed case of Dengue fever in Citrus County. Officials said the infection was locally acquired, marking the first such case for the county.
WHO:Florida Department of Health; local public health officials in Citrus County
WHAT:Confirmed the first locally acquired Dengue fever case in Citrus County
WHEN:Aug 22, 2026
WHERE:Citrus County, Florida
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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