{"id":222726,"date":"2026-06-18T23:28:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T23:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/222726\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T23:28:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T23:28:15","slug":"pennsylvania-quarantine-protecting-animals-from-new-world-screwworm-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/222726\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania Quarantine: Protecting Animals from New World Screwworm Threat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Secretary has issued a quarantine order<\/a> to protect livestock and pets amid concerns of the New World Screwworm (NWS)<\/a>. While no cases have been reported in Pennsylvania as of this writing, confirmed cases have been reported in Texas and New Mexico. These are the first reported cases in the U.S. in more than 60 years, which is why they’re raising concerns.<\/p>\n

What is the New World Screwworm?<\/p>\n

The New World Screwworm is a parasitic fly. Its larvae infest the flesh of living animals, including livestock, pets, and wildlife. Rarely does it impact humans directly. The NWS is unlike many other flies and maggots because it feeds on living tissue, leading to wounds that can quickly become life-threatening if left untreated.<\/p>\n

Secretary Russell Redding said to ABC 27<\/a>, “Taking proactive steps now to strengthen biosecurity and limit unnecessary animal movements from affected areas will help protect our farms and communities.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

While it’s not exactly known how the NWS reached the U.S. this time, some suspect it may be related to illegal cattle smuggling.<\/a><\/p>\n

Related: What Is the Status of Hantavirus in the U.S.?<\/a><\/p>\n

Livestock owners, veterinarians, and pet owners are being urged to regularly inspect animals for wounds that don’t heal or show signs of maggot infestation. Any suspicions of NWS should seek veterinary care right away. Ignoring signs can lead to its spread.<\/p>\n

Is It Safe to Travel?<\/p>\n

The quarantine order only affects animals right now. It establishes restrictions on domestic animals entering Pennsylvania from affected states. These include vulnerable animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, horses, dogs, and cats. Health officials are monitoring the situation to determine whether anything needs to change. The quarantine is not affecting summer travel right now.<\/p>\n

Pennsylvania remains a top spot for summer travelers. It’s home to Hershey Park and the Poconos. As the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania<\/a>, Hershey offers plenty of family rides and entertainment, and of course, chocolate! There’s even a boardwalk and plenty of Hershey characters walking around.<\/p>\n

Related: I Tried Great Wolf Lodge’s New Hot Dog Menu \u2014 Here’s My Honest Review<\/a><\/p>\n

The Poconos<\/a> is a family-friendly spot with resorts, adventure parks, water parks, and much more. There are plenty of outdoor activities like boating, tubing, and more! While families enjoy a Poconos getaway, the area is also known as a romantic<\/a> destination, offering luxurious amenities such as cozy cabins and couples’ resorts.<\/p>\n

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This story was originally published by Parade<\/a> on Jun 18, 2026, where it first appeared in the Travel<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Secretary has issued a quarantine order to protect livestock and pets amid concerns of the New…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":222727,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[41192,96885,13338,95421,18915,28,30,29,96886],"class_list":["post-222726","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-pennsylvania","tag-agriculture-secretary","tag-domestic-animals","tag-new-mexico","tag-new-world-screwworm","tag-nws","tag-pennsylvania","tag-pennsylvania-headlines","tag-pennsylvania-news","tag-vulnerable-animals"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/222726","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=222726"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/222726\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/222727"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=222726"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=222726"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=222726"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}