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Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce in Douglas County
KETV • • health
Key Points:
- The Douglas County Health Department reported an increase in Cyclospora cases, rising from 45 to 71 confirmed cases in the area.
- Investigations suggest the local cases are linked to a national outbreak associated with contaminated iceberg lettuce.
- Two deaths in Michigan have been reported as the first fatalities connected to the multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak.
- The CDC has identified over 18,000 cases of domestic cyclosporiasis this season, with 6,707 confirmed and approximately 11,500 under further testing.
- Residents can monitor the latest case updates in Douglas County through the health department’s online dashboard.
