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2021 Marburg virus disease outbreak in Guinea information


2021 Marburg virus disease outbreak in Guinea
Colorized Marburg virus particles
DiseaseMarburg virus
SourceEgyptian Rousette bats
LocationGuinea
Date25 July 2021 - 16 September 2021
Confirmed cases1
Deaths
1
Fatality rate24-90%
VaccinationsN/A

The outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Gueckedou district, Guinea started in July 2021, and ended in September. A single individual got sick and died of the virus, with no other known cases.[1]

  1. ^ "Guinea declares end of Marburg virus outbreak". CNN. CNN. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2021.

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