Pinellas, Hillsborough extend states of emergency due to rise in dengue cases

Dengue cases continue to rise after heavy rain in Tampa Bay

Hillsborough and Pinellas counties have extended state of emergency orders.

Pinellas, Hillsborough extend states of emergency due to rise in dengue cases

The local emergency orders for both counties will now run at least through Oct. 15. They were previously extended through Oct. 8.

Pinellas County Extends Local Emergency As Dengue Fever Cases Climb Across Tampa Bay

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Pinellas County officials on Thursday extended a state of local emergency through Oct. 15 to combat the continued spread of dengue fever. County Administrator Barry Burton issued the seven-day extension under authority granted by the Board of County Commissioners. The board first declared the emergency on Sept. 24 due to the […] Pinellas County Extends Local Emergency As Dengue Fever Cases Climb Across Tampa Bay

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