https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/record-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-tests-the-response-of-a-weakened-health-systemContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/record-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-tests-the-response-of-a-weakened-health-systemhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/record-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-tests-the-response-of-a-weakened-health-system#u46703Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:17:02 +0000A record cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US has approached 16,000 confirmed cases, testing the response of a 'weakened' health system. The outbreak has seen significant cases in Florida, Missouri, and New York, with Florida reporting 460 cases and Missouri having the third-most cases in the nation. The illness causes explosive diarrhea and has prompted concerns about food safety.Why it mattersThe cyclosporiasis outbreak has raised concerns about the US health system's ability to respond effectively, particularly given its current state. The outbreak's source remains unconfir