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New World Screwworm cases confirmed at 16 in U.S.
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· June 23, 2026
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Key points The most recent case was confirmed, adding to the total count. In the United States, a total of 16 cases of New World Screwworm have been confirmed.
In the United States, a total of 16 cases of New World Screwworm have been confirmed. This information is based on the latest update from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which was released on Monday evening.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has been tracking the cases and providing updates. The most recent case was confirmed, adding to the total count.
For more detailed information on the New World Screwworm cases, readers can refer to the U.S. Department of Agriculture or local news sources such as CBS Austin.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local Reading time: 1 min
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