The parasitic intestinal infection making thousands of people sick across the country has claimed its first lives. Two people in Michigan are now dead from cyclosporiasis. Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services reports both victims had "severe underlying health conditions." That's tonight on "Elizabeth Vargas Reports." This episode originally aired on August 3, 2026. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
The cyclospora outbreak continues to be of concern for health care professionals after a separate outbreak with no known origin sickened 32 people. The second outbreak comes as nearly 12,000 people across the U.S. have been affected by the parasite. Dr. Robert Redfield, a former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, joins “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” to discuss. #cyclospora #outbreak #CDC Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
