Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite

Texas agricultural officials have taken action to address the spread of the New World screwworm parasite. Emergency quarantines have been issued in 21 counties across the state. The parasite has been confirmed in 26 cases in the United States, with its presence noted in Deep South Texas.

Further details on the quarantine orders and the spread of the parasite are available from state agricultural officials and other sources, including FOX 7 Austin.