Event Brief
UPDATED Sep 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Sep 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Bay Area dengue cases rise to 33 as spraying ramps up
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Locally acquired dengue fever cases in Florida’s Bay Area have increased to 33, prompting mosquito control agencies in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties to expand surveillance, inspections and spraying, according to the Florida Mosquito Control Association. The state has recorded more than 40 confirmed locally acquired cases this year, including 30 in Hillsborough and three in Pinellas.
WHO: Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA); mosquito control agencies in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties
WHAT: Locally acquired dengue cases rise to 33, with increased mosquito surveillance, inspections and spraying.
WHEN: Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 12:53 PM ET
WHERE: Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, Florida
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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