by Mac Slavo, SHTF Plan:
The United States has ramped up its screening measures for the deadly Marburg virus, as Rwanda is adamant that the outbreak is getting under control. “The risk of Marburg in the U.S. remains low, however, these measures are being taken out of an abundance of caution given the ongoing outbreak in Rwanda,” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) spokesperson David Daigle said as the measures were announced back on October 7th.
Rwanda is still fighting its first outbreak of the Marburg virus, which is a cousin to the Ebola virus. Marburg is one of the deadliest viruses known to humans, with a fatality rate of about 88%. According to Rwandan Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, there have been 62 cases of Marburg confirmed in Rwanda, with 38 recoveries and 15 deaths.