Shocking! Han-ta Virus Samples Went Missing from Australian Lab
According to Metro, in 2024, a laboratory in Australia lost two vials containing the Hantavirus.
These two virus samples went missing from the lab in 2024 — and it wasn't until two years later that an outbreak linked to the virus erupted aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship. Initially, media reports attributed the disappearance to an error during relocation to a new freezer; however, the "investigation" revealed that the vials were likely destroyed, rather than stolen.
Experts point out that the Hantavirus can cause severe illness, and three people have already died within the past two weeks due to the virus. Nevertheless, Australian authorities emphasize that these missing samples are unrelated to the outbreak on the cruise ship, where several passengers have already shown signs of infection. The investigation into the laboratory incident is ongoing.
Previously, the United States had classified the Hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship as an emergency event.
Cruise Ship Now Affected by Hantavirus
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