Agricultural officials have confirmed an escalation of New World screwworm cases in the US, with 27 cases now reported. This outbreak is currently affecting West Texas, prompting authorities to take action. Texas authorities have issued emergency quarantine orders in an effort to combat the parasite's spread.

The parasite is known to be flesh-eating, posing a significant threat. Further details on the outbreak and the quarantine orders are available from federal and state agricultural officials, as reported by FOX 2 Detroit.