New Queensland Hendra Virus Case, Human Exposure Confirmed

At least five people were exposed to the hendra-positive horse before he died on July 27.
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Biosecurity Queensland is quarantining a property in Cairns, Queensland, Australia, after a horse returned an initial positive test for hendra virus infection. At least five people were exposed to the horse before he died.

Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer Rick Symons, BVSc, MBA, PhD, said the horse was sick on July 25 when it was seen by a private veterinarian.

"The horse was sampled yesterday and results have come back today as positive," he said. "The horse died (July 27). Tracing is being conducted to indentify other animals that may have come into contact with the deceased horse.

On July 28, Symons said Biosecurity Queensland officers had spent the day on the property assessing how many other horses may have been exposed

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