Dengue cases continue to rise after heavy rain in Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay Times ·
United States News

After days of rain across the Tampa Bay area, local officials are ramping up efforts against an unprecedented rise in cases of dengue fever this year. As of Oct. 1, Hillsborough has seen 223 confirmed dengue fever cases. But that number is likely much higher, Florida Department of Health officer Carla Fry said. State and local officials are testing people for dengue regularly. A total of 540…

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