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Dengue surge prompts helicopter spraying in Florida counties

A surge in dengue fever has prompted helicopter spraying operations in Hillsborough and Pasco counties in the Tampa Bay area.

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The mosquito-control response indicates a localized public-health threat and potential risk of further transmission.

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  1. Dengue Fever Surge in Tampa Bay: Helicopter Spraying Underway in Hillsborough and Pasco Counties ↗newstalkflorida.com · Recorded source date: Sep 7, 2026, 6:46 PM UTC

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