The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said an outbreak of Marburg virus had been recorded in Awasa, located in central Ethiopia.
According to WHO, 12 people were infected, eight of whom died.
Ghebreyesus noted on social media that the first infected people were identified on November 13. He asked the country's government to actively monitor the epidemic, as well as trace people who came into contact with people.
At the request of the Ethiopian government, WHO provided the country with additional testing materials and protective equipment for doctors. Ghebreyesus emphasized that two teams of the organization have also been sent to Ethiopia to monitor residents who may be infected and provide them with medical care.
Marburg virus (MVD) is called a “cousin” of Ebola. Infection occurs through direct contact with the biological fluids of an infected person. The incubation period is 2-20 days.
Symptoms of the disease: high fever, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and muscle pain.
If things don't go well, the patient will die from poisoning and organ failure. Scientists emphasize that the virus's lethality is very high.
Previously, scientists reported a new virus that threatens the world more than Corona virus. Dr. Shakhmardanov warned that bird flu is transmitted through meat and eggs.
