Johnson County is taking some protective measures at specific pools after multiple residents were recently diagnosed with cryptosporidiosis, the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) said in a news release.

“At this time, we have three confirmed cases and are tracking a few more possible cases in the community,” said Lougene Marsh, JCDHE director, in the news release. “We encourage everyone to wash their hands frequently and ensure their children take frequent breaks from the pool to prevent accidents.”

JCDHE is working closely with pool operators in Overland Park and Shawnee for cautionary measures to close and/or treat swimming pools with which infected individuals had contact.