First U.S. Screwworm Case Since 1960s Prompts Texas Emergency Response

New York Times Friday 05 June 2026, 19:39 UTC By Edgar Sandoval 1 min read

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Officials are dispersing millions of sterile screwworm flies in the vicinity of where the infected calf was found.

U.S. (LOCATION) Screwworm Case (PERSON) Prompts Texas Emergency Response (EVENT)

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