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Michigan reports first deaths tied to cyclospora outbreak

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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 11,234 cases as of Aug. 3. The state also recorded 193 hospitalizations through July 30. Both patients had serious underlying medical conditions. Officials said cyclosporiasis and dehydration may have affected those conditions, but they released no additional personal information.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak reaches record scale

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The surge placed further pressure on surveillance, treatment and community response operations. Cases now span 49 health zones in Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Haut-Uélé and Tshopo. Thirty-three zones reported active transmission during the latest seven-day period. They registered 641 cases and 282 deaths. Ituri remained the outbreak’s center, with 3,176 infections, or 88% of the national total. Bunia recorded the largest caseload. Rwampara, Mongbwalu, Nizi, Lita and Nyankunde also reported substantial numbers as health teams expanded tracing and testing.