NCDHHS Reports Over 20 New Cyclosporiasis Cases Statewide as County Totals Update
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-08-19T14:44:53.972Z
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WNC Health News -- August 19, 2026: North Carolina health officials are reporting an increase in cyclosporiasis infections across the state, bringing the cumulative total to 929 laboratory-confirmed cases and 32 hospitalizations since May.
WNC Health News -- August 19, 2026: North Carolina health officials are reporting an increase in cyclosporiasis infections across the state, bringing the cumulative total to 929 laboratory-confirmed cases and 32 hospitalizations since May.The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) confirmed an addition of 23 new cases and one new hospitalization in its latest statewide surveillance update.Wake County remains the primary epicenter of the outbreak, reporting the highest n