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CDC Activates Emergency Response to Screwworm Infestations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) activated an emergency response to a New World screwworm infestation. The parasitic fly was found in cattle for the first time in decades, prompting immediate action by health authorities.
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The Hill
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) activated a formal emergency response to the New World screwworm 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 leadi
2026-06-11 20:13 UTC