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U.S. New World Screwworm cases rise to 20 as Texas outbreak expands
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Amber Kite , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Federal and state officials have confirmed a total of 20 cases in the United States.
In Texas, the number of cases of New World screwworm has increased. Federal and state officials have confirmed a total of 20 cases in the United States. The majority of these cases are located in Texas, with only one case found outside of the state.
For more information on the New World screwworm outbreak, including details on the affected areas and the response from officials, readers can refer to the source.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Texas, the number of cases of New World screwworm has increased. Federal and state officials have confirmed a total of 20 cases in the United States. The majority of these cases are located in…
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