Marburg virus: Everything you need to know
Oct 03, 2024•8 min
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Episode description
Our Health Reporter, Daniel Keane, reveals the latest after a travel warning has been issued for Rwanda following an outbreak of the Marburg virus.
It's as a station platform was cordoned off in Germany yesterday over concerns that a train passenger may have arrived carrying the dangerous disease.
Daniel also talks to Tech & Science Daily about a new ‘world-leading’ NHS study where newborns will be screened for genetic conditions.
Also in this episode:
- Protecting Earth from Asteroids: Belfast astronomer to assist ESA’s Hera’s planetary-defence mission
- Calls for new inclusive emojis with black and mixed-race hairstyles for better representation
- Scientists find dolphins ‘smile’ during play
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