Cyclospora cases are continuing to climb in Douglas County, Nebraska, as local health officials track an outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce. The Douglas County Health Department said the number of confirmed cases has risen sharply in the area.
According to officials, confirmed Cyclospora cases have increased to 71, up from 45 previously reported. The growing total points to an outbreak that is still expanding as investigators work to understand its reach.
Health authorities have linked the Douglas County Cyclospora outbreak to contaminated iceberg lettuce. That connection has become a central part of the local response as officials monitor new reports and update case counts.
The latest increase underscores the scale of the Douglas County Cyclospora outbreak and the concern around contaminated lettuce in the region. With cases still rising, the health department appears to be closely following developments tied to the source of the illness.
