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Donald Trump Declares War on Mosquitoes
What happened
The president has signed an order to reduce the mosquito population in D.C. by 90% and the tick population by 50% within two years. The order directs federal agencies to develop a regulatory framework for emerging mosquito- and tick-control technologies. It also calls for expanding research into preventing and treating mosquito- and tick-borne diseases. The order comes as Florida tackles an unusual dengue fever outbreak.
Why it matters
The executive order aims to mitigate the threat of mosquito- and tick-borne diseases in Washington D.C. The order prioritizes non-chemical approaches to reduce the populations of invasive mosquitoes. The effort is part of the administration's broader agenda to improve public health.
Key facts
- Federal agencies are directed to develop a regulatory framework for emerging mosquito- and tick-control technologies.
- The order aims to reduce the mosquito population in D.C. by 90% and the tick population by 50% within two years.
- The order comes as Florida tackles an unusual dengue fever outbreak.
- Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection that can be transmitted through bites from infected Aedes mosquitoes.
- Three Florida counties have declared states of emergency due to the outbreak.
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