Pinellas dengue count climbs to 80 as mosquito-control work continues
Pinellas County now lists 80 locally acquired dengue cases in the county, up from 37 in mid-October, while mosquito crews continue surveillance, treatments and door-to-door checks in problem areas.
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Pinellas County’s dengue page now lists 80 locally acquired cases in the county, up from 37 in the Oct. 15 report, and 491 across the Tampa Bay area in the Oct. 30 state report. County officials say mosquito control has stepped up surveillance, inspections and treatments as the outbreak continues to affect neighborhoods across Pinellas.
| Report date | Pinellas County | Tampa Bay area |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 15 report | 37 | 351 |
| Oct. 30 report | 80 | 491 |
What residents may see
Crews are going door-to-door in areas of concern to help residents dump or treat standing water, but only with permission, and workers should be in county uniforms with ID badges. The county also says it cannot handle routine mosquito complaints right now, and truck fogging may begin as early as 11 p.m. in some areas.
What to do now
For households and businesses, the county’s advice is simple: dump standing water at least once a week, cover up with light-colored long sleeves and pants when practical, and use an EPA-registered repellent. That matters because dengue-spreading mosquitoes can breed in small containers around homes and businesses.
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