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Ethiopia confirms 3 deaths from Ebola-like Marburg virus in new outbreak

Marburg can be fatal in up to 88 per cent of people who fall ill.

Euronews

Ethiopia reports first Marburg outbreak as WHO sends team to Omo region

The WHO has dispatched a technical team to support the East African nation with testing and response efforts

The Independent UK

Bleeding eye disease kills eight after outbreak in new country

WHO sounds alarm after deadly Marburg virus kills 8 people in key east African transport hub

The Independent UK

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WHO says at least 8 dead in suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania

Marburg virus can spread between people through direct contact or via blood and other bodily fluids of infected people.

Al Jazeera

Rwanda Declares Marburg Fever Outbreak Over, Remains Vigilant

Marburg fever outbreak in Rwanda declared over. Learn about symptoms, risks, and prevention efforts. Stay vigilant against infectious diseases.

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What is bleeding eye virus? The disease that’s sparked travel warnings

At least 15 people have died in Rwanda from an outbreak of Marburg virus disease, which is usually fatal without treatment

The Independent UK

US limits Rwanda flight arrivals to New York, Chicago or Washington as Marburg virus fears grow

Exclusive: A flight to the US might be ordered to divert if a passenger is identified as having been in Rwanda in the past three weeks

The Independent UK

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Marburg Outbreak In Rwanda Under Control, Travel Bans Unnecessary

Marburg fever outbreak in Rwanda controlled with trial vaccine, preventive measures in place. Africa CDC commends response, US CDC updates travel advisory.

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Rwanda's Marburg outbreak is under control, Africa's health chief says

The head of Africa’s top public health agency says that an outbreak of the Ebola-like Marburg fever in Rwanda is under control and that travel bans to the East African country are unnecessary

The Independent UK

Marburg virus: Should UK travellers be worried about the disease?

All passengers departing Rwanda will be asked to complete a symptom screening questionnaire

The Independent UK

Rwanda starts vaccine trials for Marburg virus as death toll climbs

In Rwanda, the Marburg virus has already killed 12 people in two weeks. The country has started distributing 700 doses of a vaccine that's still in the testing phase. This is the first time it will be deployed during an outbreak in Africa. Meanwhile, more than 17 million people in…

France 24

Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda – what you need to know

Rwanda is in the midst of its first outbreak of Marburg virus – an often fatal disease with symptoms similar to Ebola. So far, 46 cases have been recorded and 12 deaths. The source of the outbreak is still not known.

The Conversation

Rwanda Launches Marburg Vaccine Study Amid Outbreak

Rwandan health authorities launch Marburg vaccine study amid outbreak, targeting high-risk groups. Learn about symptoms, preventive measures, and the histo...

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What is the deadly Marburg virus and where has it spread?

World Health Organization warns outbreak risk is ‘very high at the national level’ in Rwanda, but low globally.

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The Independent UK

Marburg virus outbreak: What you need to know as Europe fears cases

Virus, which has similarities to Ebola, has killed at least twelve people during an outbreak in Rwanda

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Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak Kills 11 In Rwanda

Marburg hemorrhagic fever outbreak in Rwanda raises concerns with 11 deaths and 36 confirmed cases. Efforts to contain the virus are ongoing.

Evening Standard

Hamburg train station platforms closed over suspected Marburg virus cases

A medical student and his girlfriend who had just returned from Rwanda fell ill while travelling through Germany

Salon

Marburg virus outbreak spreads in Rwanda

Most infected are health care workers treating patients in the capital, but officials fear more cases will emerge

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Eight dead in Rwanda as Marburg virus outbreak declared

Rwanda says at least eight people have died so far from the highly contagious, Ebola-like Marburg virus, just days after the country declared an outbreak of the hemorrhagic fever that has no authorised vaccine or treatment.

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Rwanda Battles Marburg Virus Outbreak With Eight Deaths

Rwanda confirms Marburg virus outbreak with 8 deaths, no vaccine available. Efforts to contain spread ongoing.

The Independent UK

Travel warning as eight die from incurable Marburg virus

Eight people have died so far from the highly contagious Marburg virus outbreak

The Times of India

Marburg virus in circulation, deaths reported: Can it start another pandemic? Read here

Marburg virus disease is spreading in Rwanda and has claimed 6 lives so far. Rwanda's Minister of Health, Sabin Nsanzimana, revealed that the victims and most of the infected are healthcare workers.

France 24

'Unprecedented’ situation as two African countries report outbreaks of Marburg virus

For the first time, the world is seeing two simultaneous outbreaks of the Marburg virus – one in Equatorial Guinea, the other in Tanzania. The Marburg virus is just as deadly as Ebola, to which it is closely related, but it has been extremely rare until now.

Daily Mirror

Three die from ‘nosebleed’ disease that kills within 24 hours – as town quarantined

A town in Burundi, West Africa, has been quarantined after an outbreak of an unknown virus which causes nosebleeds. The country's health officials say they have already ruled out Ebola and Marburg

Wales Online

Eight new cases of Ebola-like virus reported as double outbreak hits Africa

World Health Organisation moves to fast-track testing of vaccines after Marburg virus claims five lives, including one health worker

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