A screwworm outbreak is moving through the U.S., starting in Texas, spreading to New Mexico, Arizona, and reaching Virginia.
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Updated Aug 12
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What happened
A screwworm outbreak is moving through the U.S., starting in Texas, spreading to New Mexico, Arizona, and reaching Virginia.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Containment achieved in Texas and New Mexico; South Dakota protected by winter.1 source
Screwworm outbreak moves from Texas to New Mexico, Arizona, and Virginia.1 source
- Confirmed screwworm cases are present in Texas, prompting calls for increased containment measures as the parasite accelerates its northward movement toward Central America.Sub-event
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The entities involved
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Texas
state of the United States of America
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New Mexico
state of the United States of America
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Arizona
state of the United States of America
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Virginia
state of the United States of America
Related events
- New World screwworm cases are confirmed in New Mexico and Texas, leading to intensified border surveillance and involving USDA Undersecretary Scott Hutchins.
- Screwworm found in Texas prompts import restrictions, while an administration simultaneously cut funding for a national monitoring program.
- Texas facilities target screwworm control in the region while Donald Trump mediates talks on tariffs affecting imports.
- Amidst the resumption of cattle exports to the U.S., Sheinbaum's administration has outlined precautions in Sonora, while first screwworm cases are reported in New Mexico.
- NWS parasite present in border regions of Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, and Texas.