Multiple outlets report an outbreak of a gastrointestinal parasite associated with severe “explosive diarrhoea” that is spreading across the United States. The Independent reports that cases are now being reported in 31 states. The outbreak has led to at least 86 hospitalizations, and no deaths have been reported so far. Other coverage referenced by Google News indicates that public health investigations are ongoing, including efforts by some state health officials to identify possible sources of exposure. While specific transmission details and the confirmed source or vehicle are still under investigation, the reporting suggests this is a widely distributed outbreak affecting large numbers of people and prompting hospital care. Authorities continue to monitor case counts and track how infections are linked across jurisdictions. Public health guidance in the coverage emphasizes staying safe and reducing exposure risk while the investigation continues. Overall, the key reported situation is the geographic expansion to dozens of states, the substantial hospitalization figure, and the absence of reported fatalities at the time of these reports.