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'As of yet, we are not in quarantine': Rio Grande City animal control trained to detect screwworm
Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk Jorge Vela , as published by ValleyCentral
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information on the preparations and the situation can be found through ValleyCentral, which has reported on the developments in Rio Grande City and the surrounding area. In the Rio Grande Valley, officials are preparing for a potential issue.
In the Rio Grande Valley, officials are preparing for a potential issue. The New World screwworm has been found in a nearby county, prompting action from Rio Grande City. No cases have been confirmed locally, but the city is taking steps to address the situation.
Animal control in Rio Grande City has received training to detect the screwworm. Further information on the preparations and the situation can be found through ValleyCentral, which has reported on the developments in Rio Grande City and the surrounding area.
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Category: government Published: July 8, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral Reading time: 1 min
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