Trump admin "aware" of deaths in explosive diarrhea outbreak, delays reporting
The US government has acknowledged deaths in a Cyclospora outbreak that has spread to 15 states.
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- Large US Cyclospora outbreak expands to 6 more states CIDRAP · 6d ago
- Large cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce now includes cases in 15 states CNN · 6d ago
- Weeks into explosive diarrhea outbreak, sluggish CDC plans response team Ars Technica · 6d ago
- Michigan health officials urge residents to keep eating fresh produce as cyclosporiasis outbreak continues CBS News · 7d ago
- What is Cyclospora? Two deaths as US outbreak puts Europe on alert euronews.com · 7d ago
- Trump admin "aware" of deaths in explosive diarrhea outbreak, delays reporting Ars Technica · 7d ago
The story so far
Two deaths have been confirmed in a Cyclospora outbreak that has spread to 15 states. The outbreak has been linked to lettuce, according to CNN and CIDRAP. The Trump administration has acknowledged awareness of the deaths but delayed reporting them.
The CDC has been criticized for a sluggish response, according to Ars Technica. The outbreak has caused explosive diarrhea in many cases. Michigan health officials have urged residents to continue eating fresh produce.
The European Union has been put on alert by the outbreak, according to euronews.com. The CDC is expected to deploy a response team. The Trump administration has not yet specified when it will release more information about the outbreak.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 6d ago.
The obvious questions
What is Cyclospora?
Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause explosive diarrhea. It is often contracted through contaminated food or water.
How many states have been affected by the outbreak?
The outbreak has spread to 15 states.
What is the Trump administration's response to the outbreak?
The Trump administration has acknowledged awareness of deaths in the outbreak but delayed reporting them. The CDC is expected to deploy a response team.
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