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Valley hospitals taking measures to prevent spread of novel coronavirus Play Video

February 3, 2020 10:07 PM

MCALLEN – Precautionary measures are in place at Rio Grande Valley hospitals following the recent developments on the novel coronavirus outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control created signs asking people to monitor their health if they’ve been to China, which are posted at McAllen Medical Center. There have... more »
Valley farmers on alert as quarantine area for Mexican fruit fly grows Play Video

January 28, 2020 6:42 PM

MERCEDES – A quarantine on citrus trees in the Rio Grande Valley is growing. More than 400 square miles in Cameron and Willacy counties combined are under quarantine because of the Mexican fruit fly. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a quarantine area is triggered when five flies... more »
Mexican fruit fly prompts quarantine in Cameron County Play Video

January 20, 2020 6:00 PM

BROWNSVILLE – Dozens of square miles in Cameron County are under quarantine because of Mexican fruit flies. The pest known as the Mexican fruit fly invades more than 40 types of fruits and nuts. A recent test confirmed they are in the Rio Grande Valley once again. Under... more »