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- 1Berrien County Health Department gets grant for cyclosporiasis outbreak costs●Berrien County Health Department receives grant to cover cyclosporiasis outbreak costs
The Berrien County Health Department in Michigan has received a grant to help cover costs associated with a cyclosporiasis outbreak in the county. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, typically linked to contaminated food or water. The funding will support the department's response to the outbreak, which has affected local residents and drawn attention in the region.
- 2Spotted lanternfly confirmed in Berrien County, Michigan●Spotted lanternfly confirmed in Berrien County
Michigan officials have confirmed the presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly in Berrien County, in the state's southwest. The insect, which threatens grapes, fruit trees and other crops, has been spreading across the eastern United States. Residents are being urged to report sightings and destroy the insects and their egg masses to slow the spread.