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| House sealed off in anthrax probe | House sealed off in anthrax probe |
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| A house in Smailholm in the Scottish Borders has been sealed off by scientists investigating the anthrax death of a drum maker in the region. | A house in Smailholm in the Scottish Borders has been sealed off by scientists investigating the anthrax death of a drum maker in the region. |
| Pascal Norris, from Stobs, near Hawick, died in July with tests showing the disease was the most likely cause. | Pascal Norris, from Stobs, near Hawick, died in July with tests showing the disease was the most likely cause. |
| Traces of anthrax were found on animal skins used in drum making at a Northumberland property last month. | Traces of anthrax were found on animal skins used in drum making at a Northumberland property last month. |
| Further inquiries led experts to the Smailholm property. Experts said there was "no increased risk to the public". | Further inquiries led experts to the Smailholm property. Experts said there was "no increased risk to the public". |
| It is thought that Mr Norris contracted anthrax from animal skins he used to make drums. | It is thought that Mr Norris contracted anthrax from animal skins he used to make drums. |
| NHS Borders, Health Protection Scotland and the Health Protection Agency have been investigating the death. | NHS Borders, Health Protection Scotland and the Health Protection Agency have been investigating the death. |
| Further traces | Further traces |
| They confirmed that tests carried out on a "wide range of material" taken from Black Lodge proved negative with tests still under way on other material. | They confirmed that tests carried out on a "wide range of material" taken from Black Lodge proved negative with tests still under way on other material. |
| However, following confirmation on 12 October of traces of anthrax found on skins and drums at the property in Northumberland, officials said further traces have been found at the property. | However, following confirmation on 12 October of traces of anthrax found on skins and drums at the property in Northumberland, officials said further traces have been found at the property. |
| They said they were continuing their investigation there and at the Smailholm property, near Kelso. | They said they were continuing their investigation there and at the Smailholm property, near Kelso. |
| Specialist teams wearing protective clothing have been taking samples from the house, which belongs to a woman who runs African drum playing classes. | Specialist teams wearing protective clothing have been taking samples from the house, which belongs to a woman who runs African drum playing classes. |
| A spokesman for the agencies said: "Expert advice is clear that this additional finding does not alter the previous statement that there is no increased risk to the public." | A spokesman for the agencies said: "Expert advice is clear that this additional finding does not alter the previous statement that there is no increased risk to the public." |