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Florida dengue cases jump in August across multiple counties
8/29/2026
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- Florida health officials report dengue cases rose in August 2026 across multiple counties.
- Hillsborough County cases increased from 20 to 36 and Miami-Dade from 49 to 67.
- Cebu Provincial Health Office urges LGUs to remove stagnant water as dengue reaches 2,324 cases and 17 deaths.
- Costa Rica reports over 3,400 dengue cases, a 30% rise, and 74 malaria cases linked to mining and border movement.
