HEALTH ALERT: 2nd case of dengue fever in Palm Beach County

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. -- A second case of locally acquired Dengue Fever was identified today. With others likely, the Palm Beach County Health Department is raising the status level for mosquito borne-illness to an ALERT.

“We have been closely monitoring the county for the possibility of Dengue. The second case is good evidence that it is becoming established here and all should be on the alert to prevent mosquitoes from biting,” said Health Department Director Alina Alonso, MD as she raised the status of the disease from an advisory to an alert.  Read Full