North Carolina Reports 149 New Cyclosporiasis Cases; State Total Climbs to 867
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-08-05T15:04:08.257Z
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Raleigh -- August 5, 2026: North Carolina health officials have reported 149 newly confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, bringing the state's total to 867 laboratory-confirmed cases since May 1. The outbreak has also resulted in 33 hospitalizations, including nine additional hospitalizations reported in the latest weekly update.
Raleigh -- August 5, 2026: North Carolina health officials have reported 149 newly confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, bringing the state's total to 867 laboratory-confirmed cases since May 1. The outbreak has also resulted in 33 hospitalizations, including nine additional hospitalizations reported in the latest weekly update.The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) notes that the 149 newly reported cases were not all illnesses that occurred during the past week. Inste