Has cyclosporiasis been found in Pa.?

Has cyclosporiasis been found in Pennsylvania?

GOOD MORNING. IT IS 656. TIME FOR WGAL NEWS EIGHT TO GO. WE BEGIN WITH BREAKING NEWS ON THE ROAD IN DAUPHIN COUNTY. GOOD MORNING EVERYONE. BACK TO SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP AFTER A SINGLE TRACTOR TRAILER ROLLOVER THAT HAPPENED A LITTLE BEFORE 5:00 THIS MORNING. ABOUT TWO HOURS LATER, THE ROAD STILL CLOSED DOWN BETWEEN ROUTE 22 EASTBOUND AT FRONT STREET. ALSO, THE RAMP AT FISHING CREEK ROAD IS ALSO CLOSED OFF. ZOOMING OUT A LITTLE BIT, YOU CAN SEE THE CLOSURE THERE AND THE SLOWDOWN THAT WE’RE SEEING IN RED. ALSO IN PERRY COUNTY, ROUTE 11 AND ROUTE 15 IS ALSO VERY SLOW. HERE’S A PEEK OUTSIDE FROM OUR PENNDOT CAMERA MIDDLE PAXTON TOWNSHIP IN DAUPHIN COUNTY. THIS IS ROUTE 22322 AT 225. YOU CAN SEE IT IS VERY, VERY SLOW AT THIS HOUR. WE’LL HAVE MORE INFORMATION ON THIS AND AN UPDATE FOR YOU AT 725. HAVE A NICE GOOD MORNING. SUN IS UP. IT’S GOING TO BE A BEAUTIFUL DAY TODAY. WE HAVE MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES, LOW HUMIDITY, AND A HIGH AROUND 88. THAT’S TYPICAL FOR MID-JULY. NOW HIGH PRESSURE IS THE REASON FOR OUR WARM UP THIS WEEK. EVENTUALLY IT’S GOING TO CRANK UP THE SOUTHERLY WINDS, SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS AND HEAT US UP TO OUR PEAK OF THE HEAT AND HUMIDITY ON WEDNESDAY. WEDNESDAY’S HIGH WILL REACH THE UPPER 90S, AND WITH THE HUMIDITY, IT’S GOING TO FEEL LIKE THE LOW 100. HERE’S YOUR NUMBERS. RIGHT NOW WE’RE AT 62 IN YORK, 65 IN LANCASTER. GOOD MORNING CARLISLE. YOU’RE AT 64 PLEASANT DEGREES AND IT IS GOING TO FEEL PLEASANT TODAY. YOU HAVE THE GREEN LIGHT FOR OUR HEAT INDEX FORECAST. BUT LOOK AT TOMORROW HOT AND HUMID. IT’S GOING TO FEEL LIKE IT’S NEAR 100. THE HOTTEST DAY COMES WEDNESDAY. YOU CAN SEE IMPACTS FOR THAT. AND THEN THE HEAT AND HUMIDITY SLOWLY BREAK ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. BUT A FOUR DAY HEAT WAVE ON OUR HANDS THIS WEEK. TODAY’S HIGH IS 88. TONIGHT WE DROP DOWN TO 68 DEGREES AND CHECK OUT TOMORROW 96. A BIG WARM UP FROM TODAY, A BIG JUMP. WE’LL TAKE A LOOK AT WHEN THE HEAT FINALLY GETS OUT OF HERE. COMING UP IN THE TEN DAY. GOOD MORNING, I’M CAMERON LEE. WE’RE LIVE IN HARRISBURG, WHERE THIS YEAR’S STATE BUDGET HAS OFFICIALLY BEEN SIGNED INTO LAW. THE MORE THAN $50 BILLION BUDGET PLAN INCLUDES A NUMBER OF KEY INVESTMENTS, INCLUDING $11.8 BILLION TOWARDS SCHOOL FUNDING. THAT’S A RECORD, AND IT IS COMING AROUND TWO WEEKS AFTER THE DUE DATE FOR THE BUDGET. TONIGHT ON ROUTE 72 IN LEBANON COUNTY. PENNDOT SAYS CREWS ARE CLOSING THE SOUTHBOUND LANES SO THEY CAN THE ROAD WILL BE CLOSED FROM THE ROUTE 322 EAST, SPLIT TO THE ENTRANCE TO THE SPRINGHILL ACRES DEVELOPMENT, AND DOT SAYS IT’S SCHEDULED TO START AT SIX TONIGHT AND WRAP UP BY SIX TOMORROW MORNING. IN DAUPHIN COUNTY, A CONCRETE REPAIR PROJECT IS SET TO START TONIGHT ON I-83 IN HARRISBURG. PENNDOT SAYS THE OVERNIGHT WORK WILL CLOSE SOME OF THE LANES IN EACH DIRECTION BETWEEN EXITS 43 AND 45 NEAR THE 13TH STREET OVERPASS. PENNDOT SAYS THE WORK IS SET FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW, SO IT STARTS AT 9:00 AT NIGHT AND GOES UNTIL SIX IN THE MORNING. I HAVE TO SHOW YOU THE GRILLING FORECAST TODAY BECAUSE IT’S THE BEST DAY OF THE WEEK. I THINK, BEFORE THE HEAT REALLY SETS IN. MOSTLY SUNNY FOR THE EVENING HOURS. SEASONABLE, PLEASANT. THE HUMIDITY WILL BE LOW FOR THIS TIME OF THE YEAR WITH DEW POINTS IN THE UPPER 50S NEAR 60, SO CALL IT WARM AND

Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that can cause explosive diarrhea, has been detected in Pennsylvania. Video above: Top stories, weather forecast for South-Central Pa.LINK | Pennsylvania Department of Health Cyclosporiasis Fact SheetThe Centers for Disease Control is tracking cases nationwide. Since May 1, 2026, the CDC has identified 843 people who acquired cyclosporiasis in the United States. There have been 11 to 30 cases in Pennsylvania. U.S. cases reported to CDC: 843Hospitalizations: 86Deaths: 0States reporting cases: 31What is Cyclosporiasis?Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. People can become infected by eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water. While the illness is typically not life-threatening, the risk of infection can be higher for those living in or traveling to tropical and subtropical regions where the parasite is more common.In the United States, cyclosporiasis outbreaks have often been linked to fresh produce. It’s also possible for people to become infected more than once.PreventionTo help prevent Cyclospora infection:Wash your hands with soap and water before and after handling raw fruits and vegetables.Rinse fruits, vegetables, and herbs under running water.Scrub firm produce, such as melons and cucumbers, with a clean produce brush.Cut away any damaged areas before eating fruits and vegetables.Cook food thoroughly, which can help kill Cyclospora.Refrigerate cut, peeled, or cooked produce within two hours.Avoid food or water that may be contaminated, especially when traveling to areas where Cyclospora is more common.How is Cyclospora infection treated?Cyclospora infection is typically treated with the antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 7 to 10 days. People who are allergic to sulfa drugs should talk with their doctor about alternative treatment options.

HARRISBURG, Pa. —

Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that can cause explosive diarrhea, has been detected in Pennsylvania.

Video above: Top stories, weather forecast for South-Central Pa.

LINK | Pennsylvania Department of Health Cyclosporiasis Fact Sheet

The Centers for Disease Control is tracking cases nationwide. Since May 1, 2026, the CDC has identified 843 people who acquired cyclosporiasis in the United States. There have been 11 to 30 cases in Pennsylvania.

U.S. cases reported to CDC: 843Hospitalizations: 86Deaths: 0States reporting cases: 31

What is Cyclosporiasis?

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. People can become infected by eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water.

While the illness is typically not life-threatening, the risk of infection can be higher for those living in or traveling to tropical and subtropical regions where the parasite is more common.

In the United States, cyclosporiasis outbreaks have often been linked to fresh produce. It’s also possible for people to become infected more than once.

Prevention

To help prevent Cyclospora infection:

Wash your hands with soap and water before and after handling raw fruits and vegetables.Rinse fruits, vegetables, and herbs under running water.Scrub firm produce, such as melons and cucumbers, with a clean produce brush.Cut away any damaged areas before eating fruits and vegetables.Cook food thoroughly, which can help kill Cyclospora.Refrigerate cut, peeled, or cooked produce within two hours.Avoid food or water that may be contaminated, especially when traveling to areas where Cyclospora is more common.How is Cyclospora infection treated?

Cyclospora infection is typically treated with the antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 7 to 10 days. People who are allergic to sulfa drugs should talk with their doctor about alternative treatment options.