Agricultural officials in Texas have taken action to combat the spread of a parasite. Emergency quarantines have been issued in 21 counties due to the presence of the New World screwworm. This parasite is known to be harmful.

The number of confirmed cases in the United States has risen to 26. Texas authorities are working to contain the parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas. For more information on this developing situation, readers can refer to the full report from KTVU FOX 2 News.