Marburg, Germany
Marburg outbreaks: One of the world’s deadliest viruses
While outbreaks of Marburg virus are rare, the viral hemorrhagic fever can be fatal. Here's what you need to know.
Two suspected German cases of deadly Marburg virus test negative in Hamburg
Two people suspected of having the potentially lethal Marburg virus have tested negative, according to a Thursday statement from the city of Hamburg's social welfare office. They traveled to Germany from Rwanda.
Suspected Marburg cases in Germany were false alarms: Officials
Two people recently returned to Germany from Rwanda who feared they had contracted the deadly Marburg virus have tested negative, health officials in Hamburg said Thursday.
Deadly Marburg Virus Suspected of Reaching Germany From Africa
German police cordoned off part of a train station in Hamburg and isolated two people to reduce the risk of the deadly Marburg virus spreading.
What is Marburg virus? Outbreak of Ebola-like disease detected in yet another country
Health officials in Rwanda are dealing with the country’s first outbreak of the Marburg virus, an Ebola-like disease which, if left untreated, has a fatality rate of up to 88%.
What we know about deadly Marburg virus as feared Germany cases test negative
Two suspected cases reported in Germany after WHO advises against all travel to Rwanda amid concerning outbreak.
Marburg virus kills 8 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.
Deadly Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda has health officials on high alert
Amid reports of a deadly viral outbreak in Central Africa, researchers are reportedly scrambling to develop treatments and vaccines to combat Marburg virus.
What To Know About The Ebola-Like Marburg Virus Amid False Alarm German Outbreak
There are no treatments or vaccines approved for Marburg, a virus in the same family as Ebola with a fatality rate between 24% to 88%.
Marburg virus outbreak: What you need to know as Europe fears cases
The Marburg virus disease, which is similar to Ebola, has killed hundreds of people in recent years, mostly in African nations. It is fatal for about half the people it infects according to data from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Why The Marburg Virus Outbreak Poses Serious Risk For Travelers
In recent years, travelers have faced a growing number of health concerns. One of the latest health scares is the announcement of travel warnings related to the Marburg virus, an incurable disease. Staying informed about such risks is advisable,
Marburg virus death toll in Rwanda rises to 11 as travellers in Germany test negative
Eleven people have died in Rwanda as the African country continues to fight an outbreak of Marburg virus. The Rwandan ...
What to Know About the Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak
In Rwanda, 11 deaths have been reported from this rare but deadly disease. Two people tested negative in Germany this week.
Two Suspected Marburg Cases In Germany: Officials
Doctors have placed two people recently returned from Rwanda in isolation and are testing to see if they have contracted t ...
What is Marburg virus, and how worrying is it?
Rwanda is battling its first-ever outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus, with 36 cases reported so far and 11 deaths.