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West Nile virus surge in North America, Europe, and Balkans

23 clusters · 315 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: West Nile virus cases rise in Spain's Extremadura and Andalusia regions

Public health agencies in North America, Europe, and the Balkans continue to report West Nile virus activity. In the United States, the CDC has reported 504 human cases across 41 states in 2026. While the total case coun

Dengue fever outbreak in Florida

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Florida reports first dengue fever death amid rising local cases

Florida is experiencing a significant surge in locally acquired dengue fever cases, a mosquito-borne illness often referred to as “breakbone fever” due to the intense muscle and joint pain it causes. Initial reports ind

Escalating dengue transmission and first death in Florida

8 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Florida health officials warn of medical shortages and dengue risks

By mid-September 2026, the dengue fever situation in Florida escalated significantly, marking one of the state’s most substantial surges in decades. The Florida Department of Health confirmed the first fatality related t

Florida Democratic Senate primary and party tensions

12 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Florida Senate race enters dead heat between Moody and Nixon

Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon continues to face scrutiny over her financial disclosures and political identity. The National Legal and Policy Center has alleged she violated Senate rules by failing to dis

Vibrio vulnificus monitoring and risk assessments

12 clusters · 136 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Florida reports fourth death from flesh-eating bacteria

Vibrio vulnificus infections and fatalities are rising across the United States and Europe, driven by warming sea temperatures. In the U.S., the Gulf Coast has seen a significant impact. Louisiana has recorded 15 cases,

Eastern Equine Encephalitis outbreaks in the United States

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Florida horse euthanized after testing positive for EEE

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) activity has been reported across several U.S. states. Initially, Florida confirmed five equine cases in various counties, including Hillsborough, Jackson, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia