Ebola, Marburg and Rwanda
CDC to screen travelers for Marburg, as outbreak of Ebola-like disease grows
In response to an unprecedented outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now plan to screen arriving international travelers for their risk of bringing the deadly Ebola-like disease into the country.
Rwanda Reports 8 Deaths Linked to Ebola-Like Marburg Virus
Kigali, RWANDA -- Rwanda says eight people have died so far from the Ebola-like and highly contagious Marburg virus, just days after the country declared an outbreak of the deadly hemorrhagic fever that has no authorized vaccine or treatment.
Ebola-Like Marburg Virus Outbreak Kills 11 in Rwanda
The East African country continues to investigate the source of the outbreak, first traced among patients in health facilities.
Marburg virus kills 11 in Rwanda. What to know about the Ebola-like outbreak and symptoms
Rwanda declared an outbreak of the highly contagious Marburg virus​, a deadly hemorrhagic fever that has no authorized vaccine or treatment.
Rwanda reports 8 deaths linked to Ebola-like Marburg virus days after it declared an outbreak
Rwanda says that eight people have died so far from the highly contagious Marburg virus. The announcement comes just days after the country declared an outbreak of the deadly hemorrhagic fever that has no authorized vaccine or treatment.
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
JFK Airport to screen travelers from Rwanda for Marburg virus. Here's what to know about the outbreak.
New York health officials are monitoring for Marburg virus following an outbreak in Rwanda. Here's what to know.
Rwanda’s Marburg outbreak said to be under control as health workers receive vaccinations
Rwanda declared the outbreak on Sept. 27 and has so far reported that 13 people have died. Rwanda received 700 doses of a vaccine under trial from the U.S.
FIA push forward with prize-giving in Rwanda despite Marburg virus outbreak
The FIA says it plans to go ahead with its annual prize-giving gala in Rwanda despite an outbreak of the Marburg virus. World motorsport’s governing body plans to hold its end-of-season ceremony – now named the FIA Awards – in the Rwandan capital of Kigali on 13 December,
Africa CDC Says Rwanda Marburg Outbreak 'Controlled'
An outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in Rwanda is under control with "almost zero risk" of it spreading across the country's borders, the African Union's health watchdog said on Thursday.
Rwanda successfully contains deadly Marburg disease outbreak, questions US travel advisory
Rwanda's efforts to curb the spread of the deadly Marburg disease has yielded fruits as health officials in the country and the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported that the outbreak has been contained.
Urgent warning for travellers as 'high fatality rate' virus outbreak hits country
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has shared guidance on the Marburg virus disease, which has a "high fatality rate".
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What is Marburg virus? Outbreak of Ebola-like disease detected in yet another country
(NEXSTAR) – Health officials in Rwanda are dealing with the country’s first outbreak of the Marburg virus, an Ebola-like ...
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CDC Will Test Travelers From Rwanda for Ebola-Like Marburg Virus
As health officials work furiously to stem the spread of Marburg virus in Rwanda, U.S. health officials announced Monday ...
Ebola-Like Infections in Rwanda Foretell More Outbreaks
Rwanda’s first recorded infections of the Marburg virus, an Ebola-like hemorrhagic fever, is another sign that outbreaks of ...