Marburg outbreak worsens in Ethiopia as death toll rises to six

At least six people have been confirmed dead due to a Marburg virus outbreak in Ethiopia, according to a state-run news agency.

Ethiopian authorities declared the Marburg outbreak on Friday, 14 November, which later culminated in at least three deaths three days later.

The Ethiopian press stated that out of the 11 people in whom the virus was detected, six had died, and five are receiving medical treatment.

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