Event Brief
Dengue death reported in Hillsborough County
By The BriefBrief · Sources (6)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: Florida reported its first confirmed dengue death of 2026, tied to locally acquired cases in Hillsborough County that have reached 152. Health experts say this is a high year for local transmission and urge residents to use screens, insect repellent, and long sleeves to reduce bites.
WHO: Florida health experts; residents in Hillsborough County
WHAT: A first confirmed dengue death of 2026 was reported as locally acquired dengue cases in Hillsborough County rise to 152.
WHEN: Sep 20, 2026 at 9:01 PM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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