A new facility has been opened by the US Department of Agriculture to produce millions of sterile flies. This development is part of an effort to combat New World screwworm.

The USDA made the announcement on Saturday, marking a significant step in addressing the issue. The department has a 5-point action plan in place, although details of this plan are not specified here.

For more information on this initiative and the USDA's efforts to tackle the rise in screwworm cases, readers can refer to the original source. Further details are available from the US Department of Agriculture.