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Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Amber Kite , as published by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This development has led Texas authorities to issue emergency quarantine orders to combat the parasite's spread in West Texas. Agricultural officials have confirmed an escalation in New World screwworm cases in the US, with a total of 27 cases reported.
Agricultural officials have confirmed an escalation in New World screwworm cases in the US, with a total of 27 cases reported. This development has led Texas authorities to issue emergency quarantine orders to combat the parasite's spread in West Texas.
The quarantine orders are part of efforts to contain the flesh-eating parasite. Further details on the outbreak and quarantine measures are available from federal and state agricultural officials.
For more information on the New World screwworm outbreak and its impact, readers can refer to the source for updates and additional details.
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Category: safety Published: June 29, 2026 Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) Reading time: 1 min
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