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Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Amber Kite , as published by KTVU FOX 2 News
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the outbreak and the quarantine orders are available from federal and state agricultural officials, as reported by KTVU FOX 2 News.
Agricultural officials have confirmed an escalation of New World screwworm cases in the US, with a total of 27 cases reported. This development has led Texas authorities to take action against the parasite's spread in West Texas. The Texas authorities have issued emergency quarantine orders in response to the outbreak.
The parasite is known to be flesh-eating, prompting concerns about its expansion. Further details about the outbreak and the quarantine orders are available from federal and state agricultural officials, as reported by KTVU FOX 2 News.
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Category: safety Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KTVU FOX 2 News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Agricultural officials have confirmed an escalation of New World screwworm cases in the US, with a total of 27 cases reported. This development has led Texas authorities to take action against the…
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