HEALTHJun 5 · 00:56 UTCBBC WORLD

US plans to fight flesh-eating screwworm outbreak with flies and dogs

The US plans to combat a flesh-eating screwworm outbreak using flies and dogs. The insect has been found in America for the first time since 1966, raising concerns in the southern US.

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