# CDC forms response team weeks after diarrhea outbreak began

Weeks after an explosive diarrhea outbreak emerged, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been slow to organize a formal response team. The delay has drawn criticism as the outbreak continues to spread, highlighting concerns about the agency's readiness and speed in public health emergencies.

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### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/08/report-cdc-finally-plans-formal-response-team-for-explosive-diarrhea-outbreak/) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:11:11 +0000