2 more locally acquired dengue cases confirmed in Orange County; aerial spraying planned

Two more locally acquired cases of dengue fever have been confirmed in Orange County, bringing the county’s total to five, according to the Florida Department of Health.Health officials said both new cases are in the Apopka area. Two previous cases were also reported in the Apopka area, while another was reported in Pine Hills.Orange County Mosquito Control said the two new cases are close to previous local cases and officials believe dengue appears to be spreading in that area.The county is now preparing to use aerial spraying in addition to work already underway on the ground.Mosquito Control crews have been going door to door around areas connected to cases, inspecting and treating containers that can hold water, targeting mosquito larvae and adults and conducting nighttime spraying.[WATCH: Seminole County ramps up mosquito control amid dengue fever concerns]Officials are also trapping mosquitoes near the cases and testing them for dengue. Mosquito Control said none of the mosquitoe