Hidalgo County Strengthens Monitoring Due to Arrival of Screwworm in Texas
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
As cases of the screwworm increase in Mexico and the first case detected in a person in Nuevo León, authorities in Texas are also ramping up control measures following the confirmation of the first case in Texas livestock. Hidalgo County Judge Richard F. Cortez issued a statement regarding collaborative efforts with the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), the State Department of Health Services, and other agencies. Cortez explained that local authorities are closely monitoring the situation related to the New World screwworm after the recent detection of a case in Texas. According to the official, no cases have been reported in Hidalgo County so far, although authorities are coordinating with state and federal agencies to prepare for any potential developments. Cortez noted that the county is working together to monitor the situation and is in communication with judges from Cameron, Starr, and Willacy Counties to share information and coordinate regional efforts.
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