00:00Florida is facing its biggest dengue outbreak in decades, with over 250 local cases reported
00:05this year. Most infections are in Hillsborough County, home to Tampa, but nearby areas have
00:11also declared emergencies. Dengue spreads through infected mosquitoes and causes fever,
00:17headaches, and severe body aches. The World Health Organization warns it can be fatal in
00:22serious cases. Federal health officials say this is the highest number of cases in any U.S. state
00:27since the 1940s, a situation worsened by warmer climates helping mosquitoes thrive. Local teams
00:34are spraying repellents and urging residents to remove standing water to stop mosquito breeding.
00:39Paolo Pecora, an environmental scientist, stressed, it's a team effort. It's a community effort.
00:46Avoiding mosquito bites remains the best protection against this growing threat,
00:50and community vigilance is key to stopping the spread. Disclosure. This video contains stock
00:55footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
