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RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis outbreak "under control" as CDC reports over 4,000 confirmed cases

RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis outbreak "under control" as CDC reports over 4,000 confirmed cases

Summary

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the recent outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a food-related illness, is "under control." The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports over 4,000 confirmed cases across 41 states.

Key Facts

  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the Health and Human Services Secretary.
  • The illness involved is cyclosporiasis, caused by a parasite often found in contaminated food or water.
  • More than 4,000 cases have been confirmed by the CDC.
  • The outbreak has spread to 41 states in the U.S.
  • Kennedy Jr. said last year’s federal budget cuts did not affect the outbreak investigation.
  • The CDC continues to monitor and report on the outbreak.
  • The statement was made during a CBS News report.
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