Hillsborough County has reported 170 dengue cases, while Pinellas, Pasco, and Polk counties have reported seven, two, and one case respectively. Officials in these three counties implemented mosquito spraying operations Thursday night and Friday night to combat the spread of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. The Florida Department of Health released these latest dengue case numbers for the Tampa Bay area on Thursday. Pasco County officials emphasized that even two confirmed cases are too many, given the mobility of residents across the region. A state of emergency has been declared in Pasco County for seven days or until rescinded by the county administrator. Officials hope additional resources and equipment will be sent to help combat mosquitoes not just in Pasco but throughout the Tampa Bay region.
Key Points:
- Hillsborough County has reported 170 dengue cases compared to seven in Pinellas, two in Pasco and one in Polk County.
- Officials will be spraying in the Riverview and Bloomingdale area Thursday night and Friday night.
- The state of emergency is in effect for seven days or until the county administrator rescinds it if it’s no longer needed.
