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U.S. New World Screwworm cases rise to 20 as Texas outbreak expands

Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Amber Kite, as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local · June 25, 2026 · 1 min read

In the United States, the number of cases of New World screwworm has increased. Currently, there are 20 confirmed cases. 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 federal and state officials, readers can refer to the source.

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Category: local · Published: June 25, 2026 · Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local · Reading time: 1 min

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Byline on source page	Amber Kite, as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - Local
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Source published	Jun 25, 2026
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U.S. New World Screwworm cases rise to 20 as Texas outbreak expands

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