Another health outbreak is on the loose. This time, Florida is the state most heavily impacted.
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According to a Monday (November 2) report from Fox News Digital, Florida Health Officials have confirmed 485 "locally acquired" cases of Dengue Fever in the Sunshine State. They have defined the outbreak as the largest in years (via The New York Post).
Several Cases of Dengue Fever Reported in Florida
Per the report, Florida health officials logged 60 new cases of the virus between October 18 and October 24. The largest number of new cases came from Tampa Bay. The city accounted for more than 90% of the new cases.
Additionally, more than 300 "travel-associated" cases of Dengue Fever were reported in the state earlier in 2026.
Following the release of the report, there was a bevy of reactions on social media.
"And just like that, they have their excuse lined up for more genetically engineered mosquitoes to be dropped in Florida," one user wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"Funny how [Dengue] spread exactly where they released the genetically modified mosquitoes to stop dengue, but it's just a conspiracy theory, not a coincidence," a second user chimed in.
"I don't trust anything dealing with this government," a third user remarked.
New Virus Derives From Mosquitoes
Dengue fever is an illness from mosquito bites that happens in tropical and subtropical areas of the world (via Mayo Clinic).
The Aedes mosquito is the most recognizable carrier of the virus. It can cause a high fever and flu-like symptoms.
"The Aedes mosquitoes that can transmit dengue are active during the day and thrive in warm, humid environments like those found in Florida," an entomologist spokesperson at the SC Johnson Center for Insect Science and Family Health told Fox News Digital.
The spokesperson also added: "Staying aware of local mosquito activity and consistently protecting against bites are important steps people can take to help reduce their risk."
Other symptoms can include
- Headache.
- Muscle, bone, or joint pain.
- Upset stomach.
- Vomiting.
- Pain behind the eyes.
- Swollen glands.
- Rash.
A more serious form of dengue fever, called dengue hemorrhagic fever, can cause bleeding, a sudden drop in blood pressure, and death.
Symptoms of the more serious form of dengue fever include:
- Bad stomach pain.
- Repeated vomiting.
- Bleeding from the gums or nose.
- Blood in the urine, stools, or vomit.
- Bleeding under the skin, which might look like bruising.
- Hard or fast breathing.
- Tiredness.
- Being cranky or restless.
Those experiencing those symptoms should immediately seek medical attention
