Outbreak declared after over 100 cases of diarrheal parasite reported at local water parks

Public health officials have officially declared an outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis, a microscopic parasite that causes diarrhea.This comes after 107 cases have been reported so far this year in Columbus, Franklin County and Delaware County. That’s more than the past three years combined.“This is widespread in our community at this time,” said Mysheika Roberts, Medical Director/Assistant health commissioner for Columbus Public Health. “It's been a really hot summer and peop