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Hernando County waives tire disposal fees amid dengue outbreak
Original: Hernando County waives tire disposal fees amid statewide dengue outbreak
Hernando County, Florida, is temporarily waiving fees for tire disposal as the state responds to a dengue outbreak. Standing water collected in discarded tires is a common breeding ground for the mosquitoes that spread dengue, so officials are encouraging residents to clear out old tires to limit mosquito populations and curb transmission.
Why now: Florida is dealing with locally acquired dengue cases, prompting local mosquito-control measures.
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