First dengue-related death in Florida for 2026
Health authorities in the U.S. state of Florida have confirmed the first death caused by dengue fever in Hillsborough County for 2026. The news was officially announced by the local Department of Health following laboratory tests.
Dengue is a viral disease transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. The disease is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, with symptoms including high fever, severe headache, muscle and joint pain, and body rashes.
Although the disease is characteristic of warmer regions, health experts remind travelers to be cautious when visiting countries with an increased risk of infection. It is recommended to use repellents and wear appropriate clothing to reduce the risk of bites.
For the time being, there is no data on the spread of the virus in Europe or Bulgaria, but specialists advise citizens planning trips to exotic destinations to inform themselves in advance about the epidemiological situation in the respective country.
Health services in Florida continue to monitor the situation and are taking measures to limit the mosquito population in the affected area in order to prevent new cases of infection.