Mosquito-Borne Illness Alert

CITY OF WAUCHULA
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

Hardee County, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Hardee County (DOH-Hardee) is issuing a mosquito-borne illness alert following confirmation of multiple human dengue fever cases. Additional cases are under investigation. DOH-Hardee is working with state and local officials to perform mosquito surveillance and mosquito control measures, including spraying with backpacks, trucks, and airplanes in and around neighborhoods.