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health1 year ago•3 min saved

Hundreds of Deadly Virus Vials Missing in Australian Lab Breach

A biosecurity breach in Queensland, Australia, has led to the disappearance of 323 vials containing live viruses, including the deadly Hendra virus, from a public health laboratory. The breach, which occurred in 2021, was only discovered in 2023, prompting an investigation into procedural lapses. Officials believe the viruses were not stolen or weaponized, and the public is reassured of minimal risk. Measures are being taken to improve biosecurity protocols and prevent future incidents.

via Interesting Engineering|

#biosecurity #health #hendra-virus

health2 years ago•10 min saved

Unveiling Hidden Viruses: Expert Answers.

NPR's series on spillover viruses, when animal pathogens jump into people, has covered a variety of viruses and interviewed disease detectives. Correspondents answer questions on hidden viruses, including whether all viruses that jump make us sick, the link between bats and spillover events, and whether frequent spillovers can provide population-wide low-level immunity to viruses such as COVID-19. Climate change is a concern for scientists as it increases the opportunities for spillovers of viruses into humans. Hendra virus, a horse-killing virus, is a dangerous disease that can be transmitted to humans.

via NPR|

#bats #climate-change #health