Dengue fever outbreak prompts Florida counties to declare state of emergency

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Authoritative county information and multiple reputable news reports confirm that a dengue outbreak prompted Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties in Florida to declare local states of emergency in September 2026.

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Dengue Fever Prompts Hillsborough County to Declare State of Local Emergency

hcfl.gov

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Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties declare states of emergency to battle dengue fever

wusf.org

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washingtonpost.com

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Dengue fever surge in Florida shows the virus’ growing threat in the U.S.

nbcnews.com

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Dengue fever outbreak prompts Florida counties to declare state of emergency

theguardian.com

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Dengue fever outbreak prompts Florida counties to declare state of emergency

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