This year, Florida has recorded 30 cases of Oropouche, a virus commonly spread by biting flies and mosquitoes, with the most cases in Miami-Dade County.
State health officials confirm all Oropouche infections in Florida are linked to travel in Cuba, which is currently facing an outbreak and health travel notices.
The CDC warns travelers to Cuba to take precautions against bug bites and has recommended that doctors test recent travelers showing illness for this virus.
Oropouche is primarily spread by 'biting midges,' known as 'no-see-ums,' and although infected individuals can't spread it, pregnant women may pose a risk to their babies.
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