Rwanda reports 8 deaths linked to Ebola-like Marburg virus

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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. AP News
CDC communicates with health authorities amid Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda - UPI.com The U.S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday said it was in conversation with Rwandan health officials amid an outbreak of Marburg virus. UPI

 

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