Similar to the Ebola epidemic, the Marburg virus has been raging in Central Africa for over two months.

It has been raging for more than two months, more precisely in Equatorial Guinea: the provisional death toll of the epidemic has risen to ten; according to the indications of the Ministry of Health; this Monday 3 April. A total of "604 people" in contact are being monitored, compared to 825 on 30 March, the ministry said. The virus is transmitted to humans by fruit bats and is spread to humans by direct contact with the body fluids of infected people, or with surfaces and materials. The mortality rate is up to 88%. There is no approved vaccine or antiviral treatment for the virus. However, supportive care - oral or intravenous rehydration - and treatment of specific symptoms increase the chances of survival.

OMS had announced the deployment of "additional experts" and said it was "also assisting Gabon and Cameroon to strengthen preparedness and response to the epidemic". Tanzania also announced the start of a Marburg outbreak a fortnight ago, with five deaths.