Screwworm re-entered the US Southwest, including New Mexico, originating from Central America.
4 reports, 4 independent
Updated Jun 8
Gone quiet
Reached 3 outlets in its first 24 hours
- Reports
- 4
- Developments
- 3
- Repetition
- 25%
New informationRepeats or wire copies
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What happened
Screwworm re-entered the US Southwest, including New Mexico, originating from Central America.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Screwworm outbreak moves from Texas into Central America and Mexico.1 source
Infections found in Zavala County confirm the screwworm fly's northward progression toward Central America.1 source
Screwworm re-entered the US Southwest from Central America.1 source
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The entities involved
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New Mexico
state of the United States of America
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Central America
subregion of the Americas
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Abbott
city in Hill County, Texas, United States
Related events
- New World screwworm cases are confirmed in New Mexico and Texas, leading to intensified border surveillance and involving USDA Undersecretary Scott Hutchins.
- Confirmed screwworm cases are present in Texas, prompting calls for increased containment measures as the parasite accelerates its northward movement toward Central America.
- Parasite movement is reported from Central America into Mexico and subsequently into the U.S. states.
- The New World screwworm fly is common in the Caribbean and Central America, leading to the reopening of a cattle import port despite the pest threat.
- 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.