NYC investigating cyclosporiasis spike as CDC provides update on U.S. outbreak

The CDC reports over 5,100 unconfirmed cyclosporiasis cases, with 1,645 confirmed, while the outbreak source remains unknown. NYC is currently investigating a spike in cases. Meanwhile, Yum shares have fallen following reports that US health authorities are investigating Taco Bell in connection with the parasitic illness outbreak. The CDC continues to analyze the remaining cases to confirm the presence of cyclosporiasis as the investigation into the origin of the outbreak persists across the United States.