Florida confirms a death from dengue as the state struggles with one of its worst recent outbreaks

The Florida Department of Health confirmed a death resulting from the state's worst dengue fever outbreak in decades. Over 130 locally acquired cases have been reported so far this year. Officials have not provided additional details regarding the fatality.
NEW YORK (AP) — Florida is experiencing one of its worst surges of dengue fever in decades, and the toll now includes a death. The Florida Department of Health confirmed the death Friday, though it didn’t provide further details. It’s one of more than 130 locally acquired dengue cases reported so far this year in...
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