Horse euthanised after first Hendra virus case in five years reported in Queensland
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#617NF)
Biosecurity Queensland euthanised the horse in Mackay on Friday after it contracted the virus, which can be fatal in humans
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Queensland has recorded its first case of Hendra virus since 2017 after a horse tested positive in Mackay.
Biosecurity Queensland said the result was confirmed on Friday and the horse was euthanised after its condition deteriorated rapidly.
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