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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 3, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET · Updated August 3, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET

Cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to two deaths in Michigan

6 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by NBC News. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Michigan has reported the first two U.S. deaths linked to an ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis. The current outbreak has surpassed 11,000 cases.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 3 hr ago, when NBC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 6 independent outlets, including 5 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from Washington Examiner.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

Washington Examiner 1 hr ago
Two deaths in Michigan linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak

Wire & mainstream coverage (5)

ABC News 1 hr ago
1st deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in Michigan as cases surpass 11,000
The Hill 2 hr ago
2 cyclospora deaths reported in Michigan
Associated Press via Google News 2 hr ago
Michigan reports first 2 US deaths in outbreak of cyclospora - AP News
PBS NewsHour 2 hr ago
Michigan reports first 2 U.S. deaths in outbreak of cyclospora
NBC News 3 hr ago
Michigan reports two deaths linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak

Coverage timeline

Aug 3, 12:02 PM ET
3 hr ago
NBC News
Michigan reports two deaths linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Aug 3, 12:46 PM ET
2 hr ago
PBS NewsHour
Michigan reports first 2 U.S. deaths in outbreak of cyclospora
Aug 3, 12:52 PM ET
2 hr ago
Associated Press via Google News
Michigan reports first 2 US deaths in outbreak of cyclospora - AP News
Aug 3, 1:34 PM ET
2 hr ago
The Hill
2 cyclospora deaths reported in Michigan
Aug 3, 1:49 PM ET
1 hr ago
ABC News
1st deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in Michigan as cases surpass 11,000
Aug 3, 1:59 PM ET
1 hr ago
Washington Examiner
Two deaths in Michigan linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
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