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Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Amber Kite , as published by FOX 9 KMSP (FOX)
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The New World screwworm parasite has been detected in the United States, with 26 confirmed cases.
Agricultural officials in Texas have taken action to combat the spread of a flesh-eating parasite. The New World screwworm parasite has been detected in the United States, with 26 confirmed cases. Texas authorities have issued emergency quarantines in response to the parasite's presence.
These quarantines cover 21 counties and are aimed at containing the parasite's expansion. Further details on the situation and the quarantines are available from Texas agricultural officials and other sources, including FOX 9 KMSP.
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Category: safety Published: June 27, 2026 Source: FOX 9 KMSP (FOX) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Agricultural officials in Texas have taken action to combat the spread of a flesh-eating parasite. The New World screwworm parasite has been detected in the United States, with 26 confirmed cases…
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