Lucas County
Coverage of Lucas County in the Nexus archive.
- Ohio has more than 1,000 reported cyclosporiasis cases, according to the state health department
Ohio has reported 1,316 cyclosporiasis cases as of Thursday, with 96 hospitalizations and Lucas County having the highest number at 278 cases. The outbreak is linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell in multiple states, with the CDC advising against consuming it. Michigan has reported 4,312 cases and 102 hospitalizations.
- Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases
An outbreak of cyclospora, a parasite causing watery diarrhea, has infected over 1,000 people in Michigan and Ohio, with no deaths reported. Investigations are ongoing in 28 states, and the source remains unidentified. Michigan's cases surged from 170 to 992 since June 22, with 40 hospitalizations.
- Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases
An outbreak of cyclosporiasis caused by the Cyclospora parasite has infected over 1,000 people in Michigan and Ohio, with no deaths reported. The source remains unidentified, and investigations are ongoing in 28 other states. Previous large U.S. outbreaks include a 1997 case tied to Guatemalan raspberries and a 2019 outbreak linked to Mexican basil.
- Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases
An outbreak of cyclospora, a parasite causing watery diarrhea, has infected over 1,000 people in Michigan and Ohio, marking the largest such outbreak in Michigan's history. No deaths have been reported, but the source remains unidentified, with investigations ongoing in 28 states.
- Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases
An outbreak of cyclospora, a parasite causing watery diarrhea, has infected over 1,000 people in Michigan and Ohio, with no deaths reported. The source remains unidentified, and investigations are ongoing in 28 U.S. states. Cyclospora outbreaks are typically rare but have increased in recent years, linked to climate change and improved detection.
- Police search for suspects in Ohio shooting that wounded 12 near a street festival
Twelve people were wounded in a shooting near Toledo's Old West End Festival, with authorities searching for suspects who fired at each other. The festival was canceled, and victims aged 14 to 61 were treated in stable condition. No arrests have been made.
- Police search for suspects in Ohio shooting that wounded 12 near a street festival
Twelve people were wounded in a shooting near the Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio, as authorities search for suspects. No arrests have been made, and victims ranging in age from 14 to 61 were treated in stable condition.