Former CDC Official on the Cyclospora Outbreak
Former CDC Deputy Director Dr. Debra Houry contradicts HHS claims that the cyclospora outbreak is contained, noting that CDC data shows a 33% increase in confirmed cases with nearly 14,000 reported and 10,000 more under investigation through August 11. She attributes discrepancies between federal and state data to the fact that cyclospora case reporting to the CDC is no longer mandatory, allowing states to include suspected unconfirmed cases in their counts.
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Former CDC Official on the Cyclospora Outbreak
A former CDC official highlights conflicting narratives surrounding an ongoing cyclospora outbreak, with HHS declaring it contained while CDC data through August 11 shows a 33% increase in confirmed cases reaching nearly 14,000. The discrepancy between official messaging and actual case numbers is partly attributed to cyclospora reporting no longer being mandatory to the CDC, causing variations between state and federal data collection.
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