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Queensland govt orders investigation into major biosecurity breach after infectious virus vials go missing from virology lab
Queensland’s Public Health Virology Laboratory is being investigated after it was discovered vials of Hendra virus, Lyssavirus and Hantavirus were unaccounted for.
Hundreds of Deadly Virus Vials Missing from Lab in Australia
Hundreds of vials containing three different deadly viruses have gone missing from a lab in Queensland, Australia.
Australia Biosecurity Lab Breach: 323 'Virus' Vials Lost Over Two Years—But How?
Reports have now piled up regarding the latest confirmation that Australia faced a biosecurity breach where 323 vials containing live and deadly viruses went missing for over two years since 2021. It was only discovered by authorities last year,
Deadly virus samples went missing from lab in ‘major biosecurity breach,’ say authorities
Hundreds of deadly virus samples are missing from a lab in Australia, the Queensland Government announced on Monday. Queensland Health has launched an investigation into the “major historical breach."
Australian Virus Lab Loses Track of Hundreds of Deadly Germs in ‘Major’ Biosecurity Breach
While the exact fate of the misplaced samples is still unknown, they likely pose no danger to the public, government officials have said.
Massive Blunder! 300 Virus Samples Vanish | Major Biosecurity Breach In Australia |
In a shocking development, Australian authorities have revealed details about a 2021 medical breach only on Dec 09, 2024. Reportedly, over 300 vials of deadly viruses were stolen, with a high mortality rate.
Hundreds Of Deadly Germs Reported Missing In Virus Lab In 'Major Breach'
A major biosecurity breach has occurred at the Public Health Virology Laboratory in Queensland, Australia, where hundreds of virus samples have gone missing. Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls announced that 323 vials,
SHOCKING: Major Biosecurity Breach: 100s of Deadly Virus Samples Missing from Australian Lab!
A major biosecurity breach occurred in Australia as over 300 deadly virus samples went missing from a lab. The missing samples, including dangerous viruses like Hendra and Lyssavirus, were lost due to a freezer malfunction.
Over 300 deadly virus samples go missing from Australian lab in ‘major biosecurity breach'
The Queensland government in Australia announced on Monday that hundreds of deadly virus samples have gone missing from a lab. The government has directed the Australian Public Health Department to immediately investigate the breach of biosecurity protocols.
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