Florida declares emergency as dengue cases hit record levels

Florida has declared a health emergency following 190 locally acquired cases of dengue fever and one death. Experts warn that the mosquito-borne illness may become more prevalent due to changing climate conditions.
Florida has declared a health emergency after reporting 190 locally acquired dengue fever cases and one death, with experts warning the mosquito-borne illness may grow more common as climate conditions change.
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