Rain could worsen Tampa dengue surge as workers canvas 5 neighborhoods

Tampa is sending workers door-to-door Friday in five neighborhoods where dengue cases have been reported, as new state figures show another 36 cases in Hillsborough County and health officials acknowledge they have not yet seen clear evidence that the outbreak is slowing.The outreach comes ahead of more expected rain, which could create additional breeding sites for the mosquitoes spreading the virus.Door-to-door health outreachCity of Tampa employees and Florida Department of Health workers will visit residents Friday in Southeast Seminole Heights, North Hyde Park, West Tampa, Forest Hills and Sulphur Springs.The neighborhoods were selected because dengue cases have been reported there. Beginning at 8 a.m., workers will provide information about dengue symptoms, preventing mosquito bites, and eliminating standing water.The canvassing is scheduled to continue until 1 p.m.Five Tampa neighborhoods targetedOfficials have not confirmed whether the five selected neighborhoods represent the