Pinellas to boost mosquito control as dengue rises

By The BriefBrief

Pinellas County plans to expand mosquito-control efforts after dozens of dengue fever cases were confirmed in the Tampa Bay area over the past month. The county’s response targets the spike in mosquito-borne illness as public health concerns grow.

WHO: Pinellas County officials; public health authorities

WHAT: Boosting mosquito control in response to a dengue fever spike

WHEN: Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM ET

WHERE: Tampa, FL

WHY: Cause not yet established.

How this story developed (showing 4 of 4 earlier reports)

Florida urges mosquito precautions as dengue rises · Sep 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Hillsborough ramps response to dengue outbreak · Sep 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Officials urge precautions as dengue cases rise · Sep 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Bay Area dengue cases rise to 33 as spraying ramps up · Sep 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET

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