Columbus Public Health has declared a community outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, a diarrheal disease caused by a parasite.
At least 107 cases have been reported in Columbus, Franklin and Delaware counties this year, more than the previous three years combined. The outbreak is linked to recreational water facilities. 19 people contracted the disease after visiting Zoombezi Bay water park in July. That number has since grown. Health officials have issued prevention guidelines, including taking a shower before entering a public water facility, not relieving one's self in the water, and not changing a child's diaper near a public water facility.
More information is available through this link: https://www.columbus.gov/publichealth/alerts/Increase-in-Cryptosporidium-Cases-Prompts-Public-Health-Recommendations/
