The latest Marburg outbreak is now effectively at an end. US CDC has lifted its former travel restrictions, as of mid-last week. Here's the latest (in Rwanda) reporting:
. . .The United States has lifted its Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Rwanda after the successful containment of the Marburg virus outbreak, a move welcomed by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
The advisory, issued on 7 October 2024, had effectively restricted American travel to Rwanda, impacting the country's economy during its response to the outbreak. . . .
Rwandan Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana credited Africa CDC's support in containing the outbreak within Rwanda's borders. The organisation continues to advocate against travel bans as primary responses to health crises, emphasising the importance of global cooperation in managing outbreaks. . . .
It has now been over 21 days since the last patient was discharged; there have been no new cases, in 42 days (a double incubation period) -- so, this outbreak is at an end, effectively speaking. Onward -- with my youngest man in by tomorrow afternoon, by jet from the Pacific Northwest. Grin!
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