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Locally Acquired Dengue Confirmed in Orange County
Health officials expanded mosquito surveillance and targeted treatments while urging residents to use repellent and remove standing water to curb further spread.
The Florida Department of Falud in Orange County confirmed on Wednesday the registration of a dengue case purchased locally by a human. According to the statement, the Orange County Department of Health and Mosquito Control are coordinating their surveillance and prevention efforts in the area. Overall, there are 208 dengue cases reported in Florida, according to the most up-to-date figures from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC…