Malaria is one of the world's most significant public health problems, and it could become a concern in the State of Florida.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed a sporadic, locally-acquired malaria case in Sarasota and Manatee Counties on June 2, 2023. This person is currently recovering from this malaria infection.
Florida's Department of Health (DOH) stated it is working closely with local partners to prevent further malaria transmission. It has conducted aerial and truck spraying where the recent malaria case lives.
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