Australia’s Public Health Department Launches Investigation into Missing Virus Samples
Hundreds of deadly virus samples have gone missing from a laboratory in Queensland, Australia. The Queensland government has instructed the public health department to launch an investigation into the incident, which is being described as a “major historical breach of biosecurity protocols.”
The missing samples include 323 vials of multiple infectious viruses, including Hendra virus, Lyssavirus, and Hantavirus. These viruses are considered deadly and can cause serious illness or death. The laboratory provides diagnostic services, surveillance, and research for these viruses.
It is unclear whether the samples were stolen or destroyed, but there is currently no evidence to suggest a risk to the community. A “Part 9 investigation” has been launched to determine what happened to the missing samples.
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