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CDC warns of Marburg virus after deadly Africa outbreak

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging travelers to Guinea and Tanzania to be mindful of contracting the deadly Marburg virus.

The CDC is also sending personnel to Africa to assist stopping the outbreak of the disease. The Marburg virus is an infectious disease that has high fatality rates and, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), has epidemic potential.

This week, the CDC announced that it is sending its National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases to respond to the outbreaks in Guinea and Tanzania.PRIOR COVID INFECTION PROVIDES JUST AS MUCH PROTECTION AS VACCINES, NEW STUDY FINDSThis week, the CDC urged travelers in Guinea and Tanzania to avoid contact with sick people, health care facilities in the outbreak areas and to watch for symptoms for three weeks after leaving the area.Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania are facing their first known outbreaks of Marburg virus.

The CDC has likened the Marburg virus to Ebola. (CDC) In February, Equatorial Guinea announced the first outbreak of the virus and the country has since counted officially nine cases with an additional 20 probable cases, all of whom have died, according to WHO.Travelers to Equatorial Guinea should take enhanced precautions and avoid non-essential travel to the provinces where the outbreak is occurring, the Center of Disease Control said. (CDC) About 1,800 miles away, across the continent, Tanzania is also reporting a Marburg outbreak and has confirmedeight cases, including five deaths, according to WHO.On March 21, 2023, Tanzania declared an outbreak of Marburg virus disease.

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