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New World Screwworm cases rise to 32 as Texas battles outbreak
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joseph Rowe , as published by FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The total number of infections in the US is now 32, with the latest case confirmed in Texas livestock. In Texas, the number of New World Screwworm cases has increased.
In Texas, the number of New World Screwworm cases has increased. The total number of infections in the US is now 32, with the latest case confirmed in Texas livestock. Federal and state officials are working together to address the issue.
They have implemented aggressive quarantine and containment efforts to combat the outbreak. Further information on the New World Screwworm cases and the ongoing efforts to control the outbreak is available from federal and state officials, who are closely monitoring the situation in Texas.
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Category: News ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) ·
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