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Florida Dengue Death Confirmed
Florida reports dengue death amid worst outbreak in decades.
In brief
Florida reports dengue death amid worst outbreak in decades. Florida confirmed a dengue death as the state faces one of its worst recent dengue outbreaks with 152 locally acquired cases this year. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Florida death confirmed
Florida confirmed a death from dengue fever as the state struggles with one of its worst recent outbreaks.
Hillsborough County cases
Hillsborough County reported 152 locally acquired dengue cases this year, far exceeding typical numbers.
County spokesperson
Chris Wilkerson, Hillsborough County spokesperson, called the situation 'wildly unusual' for the county.
Tampa death details
The death involved an elderly Tampa woman who died on September 4, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
Dengue outbreak causes
Dengue is caused by a virus spread by mosquitoes expanding due to climate change, with recent weather enabling outbreaks.
Outbreak response
Workers are spraying mosquitoes day and night and checking properties for pooled water to control the outbreak.
The bottom line
Florida confirmed a dengue death as the state faces one of its worst recent dengue outbreaks with 152 locally acquired cases this year.
