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Florida dengue outbreak largest in continental US in decades
Original: Florida’s dengue outbreak is now the largest in the continental US in decades
Florida is experiencing the largest dengue outbreak in the continental United States in decades, with local transmission of the mosquito-borne virus reported in the state. Multiple news outlets are covering the story, which has drawn attention to mosquito control efforts and public health warnings for residents and travellers to protect against bites. Health officials are monitoring the spread of cases.
Why now: Dengue is rarely transmitted locally in the continental US, so the scale of this outbreak is a notable public health development.
Evidence
- Florida’s dengue outbreak is now the largest in the continental US in decades · Orlando Sentinel
- Florida’s dengue outbreak is now the largest in the continental US in decades · The Standard-Speaker
- Florida’s dengue outbreak is now the largest in the continental US in decades · WTOP News
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