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New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Amber Kite , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The first case was detected on June 3, 2026, and since then, more cases have been identified.
In the United States, a total of 15 cases of New World screwworm have been reported. These cases have been found in domestic animals in two states. The first case was detected on June 3, 2026, and since then, more cases have been identified.
For more information on the New World screwworm cases, including specific details and locations, readers in Piney Point Village can refer to the source for further updates and details.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the United States, a total of 15 cases of New World screwworm have been reported. These cases have been found in domestic animals in two states. The first case was detected on June 3, 2026, and…
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