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DOH-Manatee Updates Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory
October 20, 2026
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The advisory is in response to a confirmed human case of locally-acquired dengue.
For media inquiries:
DOHManateePIO@FLHealth.gov • 941-713-8822
Manatee County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Manatee County (DOH-Manatee) is informing residents of a confirmed human case of locally-acquired dengue. DOH-Manatee and Manatee County Mosquito Control are coordinating surveillance and prevention efforts by source reduction and aerial spraying.
DOH-Manatee reminds the community to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes by taking these basic precautions.
The Department continues to conduct statewide surveillance for mosquito-borne illnesses, including West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, malaria, chikungunya, and dengue. Residents of Florida are encouraged to report dead birds to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
