Marburg virus: Oman says people arriving from affected countries must isolate – The National

Marburg virus: Oman says people arriving from affected countries must isolate – The National

Passengers arriving in Oman who have travelled from Tanzania and Equatorial Guinea must isolate and seek immediate assistance if they feel unwell within 21 days of travel, its authorities have said.

Both African countries are battling outbreaks of the Ebola-like virus that has a death rate of up to 88 per cent.

The directive was issued to all airlines, including Emirates, which posted the advisory on Thursday.