Tag #Biosecurity Breach

What broader systemic issues or past events may have contributed to the biosecurity breaches at the Queensland virology lab?

The missing samples, totaling 323, include 98 Hendra virus samples, two hantavirus samples, and 223 lyssavirus fragments. The investigation stems from a 2015 accreditation downgrade and follows recent critical inquiries into the state's DNA lab, also formerly part of Forensic Sciences Queensland. The probe aims to determine whether proper biosecurity protocols were followed.