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Dengue Fever Is Making A Comeback In The Florida Keys

It was first recorded in the region back in June.
Dengue Fever In The Florida Keys Is Spreading As New Cases Are Confirmed
William Rodrigues Dos Santos | Dreamstime
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As if COVID-19 wasn't enough, dengue fever in the Florida Keys is spreading. 

The mosquito-borne illness was first recorded in the Keys by the Florida Department of Health in late June.

11

Number Of Confirmed Cases 

The only cases have been found in Key Largo, the closest Key to the Miami area and no deaths have been reported.

Dengue fever is known to cause muscle aches and pains to those who are struck by the disease.

You can stop mosquito breeding by getting rid of standing water. 

Via CBS News 

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