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Marburg virus: UAE urges travellers from infected countries to isolate

Marburg virus: UAE urges travellers from infected countries to isolate
 

Some cases of Marburg virus, a hemorrhagic fever virus and a member of the species Marburg marburg virus, have been reported in Tanzania and Equatorial Guinea. 

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents who have travelled to these two countries are advised to isolate themselves upon returning to the UAE. The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) has shared some recommendations for travellers. The ministry urged travellers to get medical attention at the nearest health facility. Mohap said in a statement, “Those who travelled to the affected areas should inform medical staff that they have been to an area where the Marburg virus disease is spreading or have been in contact with infected individuals.”

If someone is suffering from haemorrhagic fever for over 21 days, they need to get medical help from the hospital. 

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation of the UAE also advised residents and citizens to postpone their travel to the two countries in the wake of the Marburg virus outbreak. Mohap also advised the UAE public against travelling to Tanzania and Equatorial Guinea.

If travel is necessary, some precautions need to be taken. Mohap urged travellers to “avoid exposure to the disease, such as avoiding close contact with patients, touching contaminated surfaces, and refraining from visiting caves and mines.”

In recent months, Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania reported several cases of the Marburg virus. Last week, Equatorial Guinea announced some cases of Ebola-like disease. Last month, Tanzania confirmed the first-ever outbreak of Marburg Virus disease. 

According to the World Health Organisation, nine people died due to the Marburg virus in Equatorial Guinea. Tanzania reported five deaths due to the Marburg virus. 

The virus causes high fever, chills in the body, muscle pain, rashes, sore throat, diarrhoea, weakness and unexplained bleeding or bruising. It is caused by a zoonotic RNA virus.


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