Qld: Stud workers could be discharged from hospital next week

AAP General News (Australia)
08-24-2009
Qld: Stud workers could be discharged from hospital next week

While Rochkampton vet Dr ALISTER RODGERS remains fighting for his life in a Brisbane
hospital .. three horse stud workers under observation for Hendra virus could be discharged
later this week.

Stud manager DEBBIE BROWN .. and colleagues ADRIAN DANIELS and ANGELA WEBBER .. have
so far tested negative during the 14 day incubation period for the virus.

They've been under supervision at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane .. and
may soon go home if a second round of tests also prove negative.

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KEYWORD: BUZZ HENDRA (BRISBANE)

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