Hillsborough County Battles Dengue Surge | Tampa News

Hillsborough County is in the grip of a dengue fever outbreak, with 59 locally acquired cases — the largest spike in decades — prompting a massive, round-the-clock response. Mosquito control crews, aided by neighboring counties, are deploying helicopters to spray BTI, a safe, naturally occurring bacterium, targeting disease-carrying mosquitoes. With the county accounting for nearly half of Florida’s 73 total cases, officials urge residents to wear long sleeves, pants, and use EPA-approved repellent to prevent bites and slow the spread of this painful, potentially deadly illness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5a356a7426b9e4e2