HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health is expected to release updated dengue fever numbers Tuesday as Hillsborough County continues working to stop the virus from becoming established locally.
Last week, dengue cases in Hillsborough County rose from 385 to 407, the highest reported total in the state.
County officials say the rate of new infections appears to be slowing, and a cold front forecast for this weekend could help reduce mosquito activity. Fewer active mosquitoes could mean fewer bites and a lower chance of dengue transmission…