Three new cases of New World screwworm were confirmed in Texas on Monday, bringing the total to five cases across multiple counties and animal species. Federal and state officials launched a "War on Screwworm" campaign and appointed a senior adviser to coordinate containment efforts, warning of potential $1.8 billion economic impact if the parasitic fly spreads unchecked.
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Three new cases of New World screwworm were confirmed in Texas on Monday, bringing the total to five cases across multiple counties and animal species. Federal and state officials launched a "War on Screwworm" campaign and appointed a senior adviser to coordinate containment efforts, warning of potential $1.8 billion economic impact if the parasitic fly spreads unchecked.