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New screwworm cases found in two more Texas counties as U.S. total reaches 16
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· June 22, 2026
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Key takeaway The total number of screwworm cases in the US has reached 16.
New cases of New World screwworm have been identified in Texas, with two additional counties now affected. The total number of screwworm cases in the US has reached 16. For more information on the rising cases of New World screwworm, readers can refer to the Denton Record-Chronicle, which has been following the developments and providing updates on the situation.
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Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: Denton Record-Chronicle ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? New cases of New World screwworm have been identified in Texas, with two additional counties now affected. The total number of screwworm cases in the US has reached 16. For more information on the…
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