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Florida reports 73 locally acquired dengue cases by Aug. 29

9/5/2026

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U.S. health officials report 73 locally acquired dengue cases in Florida as of Aug. 29, 2026.
Hillsborough County accounts for 59 cases, making it the state’s hotspot.
Fourteen mosquito pools in Hillsborough tested positive for DENV-2, including four last week.
State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo urges using repellent, covering skin, and removing standing water.
CDC advises travelers returning from risk areas to avoid mosquito bites for three weeks.

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U.S. health officials report 73 locally acquired dengue cases in Florida as of Aug. 29, 2026.
Hillsborough County accounts for 59 cases, making it the state’s hotspot.
Fourteen mosquito pools in Hillsborough tested positive for DENV-2, including four last week.
State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo urges using repellent, covering skin, and removing standing water.
CDC advises travelers returning from risk areas to avoid mosquito bites for three weeks.