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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.

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.

The CDC and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) report cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, with Colorado seeing 90 cases this year (up from 73 in 2025) and Michigan reporting a significant increase to 572 cases as of July 4. The CDPHE notes no outbreak in Colorado, and most cases there are linked to international travel.

A Cyclospora parasite causing severe diarrheal illness is contaminating raw produce and leading to outbreaks across several U.S. states, with Michigan reporting over 600 cases and New York state reporting 107 cases since May 1. The CDC notes rising summer cases but no single multistate outbreak, emphasizing the parasite spreads via contaminated water on crops and can be killed by heat. Health officials advise thorough washing of produce and surfaces, though bleach is ineffective.

A Cyclospora parasite, which contaminates raw produce and causes severe diarrheal illness, is leading to a surge in cases across several US states, including Michigan and New York. Health officials advise washing produce thoroughly and avoiding bleach-based cleaners to prevent infection, as no specific food source has been identified for the current outbreaks.

A Princess Cruises cruise ship docked in San Francisco has experienced a norovirus outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC reported that 102 passengers and 23 crew members onboard the Ruby Princess have been affected.

Over 120 passengers and 23 crew members on the Ruby Princess cruise ship were infected with norovirus during a 20-day voyage from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska, as reported by the CDC. Princess Cruises implemented enhanced sanitation protocols in response to the outbreak.

A Princess Cruises cruise ship, the Ruby Princess, docked in San Francisco has experienced a norovirus outbreak, affecting 102 passengers and 23 crewmembers according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A norovirus outbreak has affected 102 passengers and 23 crewmembers aboard the Ruby Princess cruise ship docked in San Francisco, as reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A norovirus outbreak has affected 102 passengers and 23 crewmembers onboard the Ruby Princess cruise ship docked in San Francisco, according to the CDC. The ship, operated by Princess Cruises, carries over 3,000 passengers and crew.

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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Ray Jadallah warned that smoke from wildfires in Miami-Dade is moving toward Broward County, posing health risks, particularly for those with chronic conditions. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Environmental Protection Agency highlighted potential respiratory issues and advised limiting outdoor activity as temperatures rise.

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Argentina is expanding its investigation into a hantavirus outbreak linked to an Atlantic cruise ship by sending teams to trap and test rats in Mendoza. Scientists, including U.S. CDC biologists, are collaborating to trace the origin of the Andes hantavirus, which caused two deaths among Dutch tourists before boarding the ship in Ushuaia.

Researchers are developing treatments and vaccines for hantavirus, a rare but deadly rodent-borne virus, despite limited funding. A drug for an autoimmune disease shows promise in combating hantavirus symptoms, and recent outbreaks, including on a cruise ship, have raised concerns about increased infections due to climate change.

A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship highlighted the lack of treatments and vaccines, despite ongoing research by teams in Chile, Argentina, and the U.S. Researchers report a drug for autoimmune diseases may help combat hantavirus symptoms, with hopes that recent attention and climate change concerns could boost funding. The Andes virus, linked to the outbreak, is unique for spreading between humans and has caused high mortality rates globally.

An Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has not reduced demand for wild meat, despite experts linking the disease to hunting and consumption of infected animals. Vendors in Kinshasa's Masina Market continue to sell bushmeat, including parts of antelopes and rodents, while health officials warn of zoonotic disease risks from human-animal interactions.

Ebola outbreaks in eastern Congo are linked to the consumption and handling of wild animals, despite warnings from health experts. Vendors in Kinshasa's Masina Market continue to sell wild meat, including bushmeat and caterpillars, highlighting cultural demand. The U.S. CDC and Africa Centres for Disease Control warn that zoonotic diseases like Ebola spread through human interaction with infected wildlife.

Maine's Penobscot County has seen a significant spike in HIV cases, with 43 reported infections, prompting public health officials to take action. The outbreak is largely linked to injecting drugs and homelessness. Health officials warn that the actual number of infections may be higher than reported.

An American doctor, Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, is isolated in a Nebraska medical unit after helping care for passengers on a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak. The World Health Organization reported 11 cases linked to the cruise, including three deaths. Dr. Kornfeld is awaiting test results after a nasal swab tested positive for the virus.

Over 1,700 passengers and crew on a British cruise ship were ordered to remain on board after an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness. The Ambition was midway through a 14-night cruise from Belfast and Liverpool. French authorities dismissed any link to a deadly hantavirus outbreak on another vessel.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified the hantavirus outbreak as a Level 3 emergency and activated its Emergency Operations Center. This classification indicates a significant public health threat. The CDC is taking measures to address the outbreak.

A U.S. Navy sailor assigned to the USS Chief was scratched by an Asian monkey during a stopover in Phuket, Thailand, but the incident did not delay the ship's mission to the Strait of Hormuz. The sailor was medically evacuated to Japan for care, and officials noted the unpredictable nature of such disruptions.

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