Rwanda, Marburg and CDC
What is the Marburg virus and why will the US CDC test travelers from Rwanda?
The African country is experiencing one of the biggest outbreaks of the disease, and other countries are taking precautions.
CDC will begin screening travelers from Rwanda for Marburg virus at 3 US airports
The CDC has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Rwanda due to an outbreak of the Marburg virus. The agency will also screen travelers from Rwanda.
CDC will start screening travelers from Rwanda to the US for Marburg virus
Amid an outbreak of Marburg virus in Rwanda, travelers coming into the United States who have been in Rwanda in the previous 21 days will be screened starting next week, the US Department of Health and Human Services announced Monday.
CDC to screen travelers from Rwanda amid deadly Marburg outbreak
The Marburg virus can cause a severe hemorrhagic fever that is similar to Ebola. And like Ebola, it can be deadly. This outbreak has included people in seven districts in Rwanda and by Tuesday, the number had risen to 36 people in isolation and treatment, many of them reportedly health care workers. Twelve people have died.
Africa CDC faults U.S. government over Marburg-related travel advisory to Rwanda
The African CDC and Rwandan government objected to the Level 3 travel advisory issued by the U.S., saying Rwanda was being punished for its transparency.
Rwanda's Marburg outbreak is now 'controlled,' Africa CDC says
Jean Kaseya, head of the African health body, said Rwanda shouldn't be punished for being transparent about the outbreak. View on euronews
Rwanda Has Almost Zero Risk to Export Marburg, Says Africa CDC Boss
Director General of Africa-CDC Dr. Jean Kaseya has said that Rwanda has almost zero risk of exporting the Marburg outbreak, thanks to a number of serious measures put in place.
CDC to begin testing travelers from Rwanda for deadly Marburg virus
U.S. health officials are preparing to screen passengers flying in from Rwanda for symptoms of Marburg virus, a severe infection similar to Ebola.
US CDC to issue second-highest travel alert for Rwanda on Marburg outbreak
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will issue its second-highest level of travel notice for Rwanda, recommending people to avoid nonessential travel due to the Marburg disease outbreak in the east African country,
CDC Will Test Travelers From Rwanda for Ebola-Like Marburg Virus
As health officials work furiously to stem the spread of Marburg virus in Rwanda, U.S. health officials announced Monday that all passengers flying
Africa health chief criticises US Marburg travel advice
US official advice against non-essential travel to Rwanda in light of the outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus is “not fair”, Africa’s top health official Jean Kaseya has said. The head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) added that it was “not the treatment Rwanda and Africa deserve”.
CDC to test travelers from Rwanda for Marburg virus
U.S. health officials announced Monday that all passengers flying from Rwanda to the United States will soon be screened for ...
Africa CDC Says Rwanda Marburg Outbreak 'Controlled'
An outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in Rwanda is under control with "almost zero risk" of it spreading across the country's borders, the African Union's health watchdog said on Thursday.