On Thursday, October 03, Rwanda recorded five people who recovered from Marburg virus disease, according to the Health Ministry's daily update on the Marburg situation. One new positive case was recorded among 1009 cumulative tests that were conducted. So far, there have been a total of 36 confirmed cases of the Marburg virus, with 21 people still in isolation and receiving treatment, and 11 people who have passed away, with five people having recovered from the virus. "Contact tracing and testing are ongoing." The symptoms of the Marburg virus include high fever, severe headaches, muscle ache

 On Thursday, October 03, Rwanda recorded five people who recovered from Marburg virus disease, according to the Health Ministry's daily update on the Marburg situation.

One new positive case was recorded among 1009 cumulative tests that were conducted.

So far, there have been a total of 36 confirmed cases of the Marburg virus, with 21 people still in isolation and receiving treatment, and 11 people who have passed away, with five people having recovered from the virus.

"Contact tracing and testing are ongoing."

The symptoms of the Marburg virus include high fever, severe headaches, muscle aches, vomiting, and diarrhea.

"If you notice any symptoms, go to your nearest health facility quickly or call 114," the Ministry of Health said.

Health authorities advised the general public to avoid close contact with symptomatic people and to enhance hygiene as preventative measures.

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