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First death of 2026 from rare, flesh-eating bacteria reported in South Florida, state health officials say
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· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway The Florida Department of Health confirmed the death of a Palm Beach County resident on July 30.
A death from a rare flesh-eating bacteria has been reported in South Florida. The Florida Department of Health confirmed the death of a Palm Beach County resident on July 30. The individual had been diagnosed with Vibrio vulnificus.
Other cases of the bacteria have been reported in various counties, including Miami -Dade. Health officials have not released additional information about the deceased person. For more information on this incident and the bacteria, readers can refer to the Florida Department of Health's data and reports.
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Category: arts Published: July 30, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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