- New World screwworm is trickling up through Panama after a successful breach, with the pest originating from South America.
- Pest invasion started from Central America into Mexico, with Panama releasing sterile flies.
- Screwworm moves up from Central America, while a network addresses healthcare barriers for farm workers.
Officials warned of an impending screwworm outbreak and cut monitoring funds in Central America.
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Updated Jun 25
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What happened
Officials warned of an impending screwworm outbreak and cut monitoring funds in Central America.
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Central America
subregion of the Americas
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