Texas agricultural officials issue emergency quarantines across 21 counties for screwworm parasite

Texas agricultural officials have taken action to combat the spread of the New World screwworm parasite. Emergency quarantines have been issued in 21 counties across the state.

The parasite has been confirmed in 26 cases in the United States. The quarantines are aimed at containing the parasite's expansion into Deep South Texas.

Further information on the quarantine orders and the screwworm parasite cases can be found through Texas agricultural officials or federal authorities, as reported by FOX 7 Austin.