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Interactive map tracks screwworm spread
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk Rudy Mireles , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway As of a recent update, the USDA has confirmed a total of 15 cases.
In the region, cases of New World screwworm have been reported. As of a recent update, the USDA has confirmed a total of 15 cases. The affected areas include parts of Texas and New Mexico.
Quarantine zones are being adjusted by state officials in response to the situation. For the most current information, an interactive map is available to track the spread of New World screwworm cases. This map will continue to be updated as new information becomes available, providing the latest details on the situation.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the region, cases of New World screwworm have been reported. As of a recent update, the USDA has confirmed a total of 15 cases. The affected areas include parts of Texas and New Mexico. Quarantine…
When was this published? This article was first published on June 22, 2026 by ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News and curated for The McAllen readers.
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