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Hillsborough County, center of Florida dengue outbreak, extends state of emergency
WFLA • • health
Key Points:
- Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has extended the local state of emergency due to a high number of dengue fever cases, with the extension lasting until October 8.
- Hillsborough County accounts for 170 of the 190 reported dengue fever cases in Florida, highlighting a significant local outbreak.
- The state of emergency enables the county to implement rapid measures to control mosquito populations, including increased air and ground mosquito treatment efforts.
- The dengue virus has been detected in the local mosquito population, prompting intensified control actions.
- Residents are advised to protect themselves by using mosquito repellent and eliminating standing water around their properties to reduce mosquito breeding sites.
