Michigan has reported the first deaths in the United States linked to an ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak, according to reports cited by Reuters. Other coverage described the fatalities as two deaths in Michigan, although additional details about the individuals were not provided.
The outbreak has been associated with more than 11,000 reported cases, based on headlines from other outlets. Cyclosporiasis is the illness at the center of the outbreak, which has prompted reporting from several states.
Cases have also continued to rise in Missouri, according to separate coverage. Public health authorities are continuing to monitor the outbreak and its effects as reports of infections and deaths emerge.