Marburg virus: Rwanda issues guidelines as spread of disease worries residents

Rwanda’s health ministry confirmed the country’s first outbreak of the Marburg virus on Friday (Sep. 27), with eight reported fatalities.

The deadly virus which is capable of a fatality rate of up to 88% spreads to humans from fruit bats and through contact with infected bodily fluids.

The ministry has advised the public to avoid close contact with symptomatic individuals, highlighting symptoms such as fever, headaches, muscle aches,…