United States — Imported Chikungunya: 72 cases in Florida, six this week

September 27, 2026

By Fundación iO Team

During week 37 (September 13–19), Florida registered six travel-associated Chikungunya cases and 72 in 2026, in addition to one locally acquired case. Countries of exposure include Cuba (49 cases), Nicaragua (15), Bolivia (2), Brazil (2), Cameroon (1), Guyana (1), Sri Lanka (1), and Suriname (1). Affected counties are Alachua, Broward (4), Collier (2), Hernando, Hillsborough (8), Lee, Miami-Dade (42), Monroe (2), Okaloosa, Orange (3), Osceola, Palm Beach (4), Pinellas, and Seminole. One case was a non-resident. No deaths, incidence, or lethality are documented.

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