Florida Issues Updated Mosquito-Borne Illness Alert Following New Dengue Cases

The Florida Department of Health in Orange County has updated its mosquito-borne illness alert after confirming two additional locally acquired dengue cases, bringing the county's total to five. This contributes to 296 statewide locally acquired dengue cases for the year through early October. Authorities are conducting aerial spraying to manage mosquito populations and advise residents and travelers to implement precautions against mosquito bites to curb further spread.