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News in English (USA) / 02.10.2024 / 21:00

Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak in Rwanda Claims Lives and Raises Alarms

Rwanda is currently facing its first outbreak of the highly infectious Marburg virus, which is similar to Ebola, resulting in multiple fatalities. Reports indicate that at least 11 people have died, with the World Health Organization expressing concern over potential international spread. In response to the outbreak, the Rwandan government has enacted strict measures, including restrictions on funeral sizes and a ban on hospital visits to curb the virus's transmission. Emergency health responses are underway, with the CDC and WHO coordinating efforts to manage the situation. The Marburg virus, characterized by severe symptoms including bleeding, poses a high mortality risk, raising fears of a global health crisis as vigilance increases across borders.
Nature.com, CBS News, CDC, CNN, BBC.com, News-Medical.Net, Al Jazeera English, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, africacdc.org, Reuters