Tampa Staff Go Door-to-Door as Dengue Outbreak Continues

Tampa Staff Go Door-to-Door as Dengue Outbreak Continues Robert L. Thu, 10/08/2026 - 07:02 pm Graphic titled "Fight the Bite" showing tips: spray repellent, cover skin, and drain standing water. With more rain expected across the Tampa Bay region, and more than 200 cases of dengue reported in Hillsborough County, City of Tampa staff are preparing to canvass multiple neighborhoods Friday as part of the City’s continued efforts to raise awareness about the outbreak and share health and safety information with residents. Beginning at 8:00 A.M., City of Tampa staff members, in partnership with the Florida Department of Health, will be going door-to-door to talk to neighbors about ways to reduce the risk of infection and provide information about dengue symptoms and what to do if they present symptoms. Teams will be visiting neighborhoods where dengue cases have been reported by the Florida Department of Health, including Southeast Seminole Heights, North Hyde Park, West Tampa, Forest Hills, and Sulphur Springs. This is part of an ongoing initiative to prevent the disease from spreading. In addition to community outreach, the City of Tampa’s Neighborhood Enhancement Department, also com

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