Florida officials battling coronavirus and West Nile: report


Miami-Dade County officials said Thursday that 10 cases of West Nile Virus had been detected, weeks after four cases were reported there.

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The Florida Department of Health said Thursday that 10 residents have contracted the mosquito-borne disease from local transmission, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Miami-Dade County officials said Thursday, June 25, 2020, that 10 cases of West Nile Virus had been detected, weeks after four cases were reported there.  (iStock)

Miami-Dade County officials said Thursday, June 25, 2020, that 10 cases of West Nile Virus had been detected, weeks after four cases were reported there. (iStock)

“DOH-Miami-Dade continues to advise the public to remain diligent in their personal effort to protect against mosquitoes,” a department statement read.

Two cases were previously reported in May and two additional cases were reported on June 11.

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The Florida Department of Health said they will update the public on their website.

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