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CDC activates emergency response to screwworm infestations

The Hill · Jun 11, 2026, 8:13 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) activated a formal emergency response to the New World screwworm (NWS) on Thursday, the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed, after the parasitic fly was found in cattle for the first time in decades. The Department of Agriculture is

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CDC activates emergency response to screwworm infestations

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