Cyclospora Outbreak: The “explosive diarrhea” parasite is still surging nationwide, with the CDC confirming 1,645 cases in 34 states and reviewing more than 5,100 additional reports; federal officials say it’s a big shift from past years and that cases in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky are likely linked, while the exact food source remains unconfirmed. Food Safety Guidance: Health experts stress that washing produce isn’t a guarantee and recommend extra caution with salad greens and other commonly implicated foods, plus seeking care if symptoms are severe or prolonged. West Virginia Focus: West Virginia is among the states tied to the Midwest cluster, with local reporting showing cases rising as investigators continue to track where people may have been exposed. Air Quality Warning: Separately, Canadian wildfire smoke is triggering air quality alerts across multiple states including West Virginia, with officials urging people—especially children and those with lung or heart conditions—to limit outdoor activity or stay indoors when conditions are hazardous. Healthcare Access/Workforce: Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced $10.5 million through the Rural Health Transformation Program to help residents overcome health barriers and return to work, including workforce-focused support. Public Health & Compliance: U.S. attorneys announced West Virginia University Health System will pay $4.17 million to resolve Controlled Substances Act civil allegations tied to recordkeeping and reporting failures. Child Welfare Review: A West Virginia foster care death review team released its first report, reviewing 32 cases and noting a significant number of child suicides. Local Incident: Weirton police issued a warrant in a downtown murder investigation after Donna Barger’s death; her husband David Barger faces first-degree murder charges.