AUSTIN, Texas - Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to address the reemergence of a flesh-eating parasite, called New World Screwworm, during a Friday morning news conference.

Abbott is expected to be joined by Texas State Veterinarian Bud Dinges, Wildlife Department Executive Director David Yoskowitz, and Rear Admiral Michael Schmoyer, a member of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s response team.

KSAT plans to livestream the news conference at approximately 11 a.m. in this article.