BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A case of Dengue Fever is now confirmed in Palm Beach County. The Florida Department of Health just issued this alert:
>> The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOH-Palm Beach) is informing residents of a confirmed human case of locally-acquired dengue fever. DOH-Palm Beach and Palm Beach County Mosquito Control are coordinating surveillance and prevention efforts.
DOH-Palm Beach reminds the community to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes by taking these basic precautions.
The Department continues to conduct statewide surveillance for mosquito-borne illnesses, including West Nile virus infections, Eastern equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, malaria, chikungunya, and dengue. Residents of Florida are encouraged to report dead birds to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
For more information, visit the Department’s mosquito prevention webpage or contact DOH-Palm Beach. <<
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