4 more cases of locally acquired dengue reported in Florida as virus continues to spread: Officials

8/16/23
 
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from ABCNews,
8/16/23:

Florida health officials are issuing a warning about dengue as the virus continues to increase in South Florida.

Four cases of locally acquired dengue were reported in Miami-Dade County and for the first time in Broward County, during the week ending Aug. 5, according to a report from Florida Health.

In total, 10 cases of the mosquito-borne illness have been reported in the state this year, with cases first occurring in January and March before returning this summer, the report said.

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