The spread of the New World Screwworm has slowed dramatically across Southwest Texas, and Uvalde and Medina counties are "more than likely" next to be dropped from the infested zone map, according to biologist Eric Garza.

The good news comes after a summer of panic surrounding the parasitic flies.

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