What to know about dengue fever as Florida reports 1st death and cases rise

Source ABC Local
Original Load Date Sept. 22, 2026, 7 a.m.
Last Updated Sept. 22, 2026, 7 a.m.
Original URL https://abc7chicago.com/story/what-know-dengue-fever-florida-reports-1st-death-cases-rise/19857455/

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The Florida Department of Health confirmed the state's first death from dengue fever this year as cases of the mosquito-borne illness continue to rise. The department did not provide any details about the patient including name, age, sex or residence. The [ Tampa Bay Times ][2] , which first repor...