Florida Faces Largest Dengue Fever Outbreak in Decades with Hundreds Infected

• Florida has confirmed 485 locally acquired cases of dengue fever this year.
• Between Oct. 18 and Oct. 24, 60 new infections were logged, with Tampa Bay accounting for 95% of cases.
• This outbreak is separate from over 300 travel-associated dengue cases reported in Florida this year.
• The state is grappling with the highest levels of dengue fever in decades.
• Health officials are monitoring the situation closely and implementing control measures.