Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 16, 2026 at 4:20 AM ET
Oct 15, 2026 at 3:20 PM ET
Florida Reports 368 Local Dengue Cases in 2026
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The Florida Department of Health has confirmed 368 locally acquired dengue cases in 2026, with 95% in the Tampa Bay area. Hillsborough and Pinellas counties have the most infections; 72 new cases were confirmed statewide from Oct. 4 to 10. Officials said unprocessed lab results may mean the actual total is higher, and emergency orders were extended in both counties for intensified mosquito control.
WHO: The Florida Department of Health and health officials; Hillsborough and Pinellas county officials.
WHAT: Florida confirmed 368 locally acquired dengue cases in 2026, most of them in the Tampa Bay area.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 10:41 AM ET
WHERE: Tampa Bay area
WHY: The extended emergency orders are intended to facilitate intensified mosquito control and manage the public health crisis.
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