Dubai’s Emirates has issued a travel warning for customers travelling to Oman due to the confirmed break of the killer Marburg virus.
The advisory was issued on Thursday, stating that “those who have traveled from the impacted countries must isolate themselves and seek immediate assistance if they feel unwell within 21 days of travel.”
The warning was issued upon instruction by Oman authorities, advising travelers to postpone trips to countries affected by the Marburg virus and take precautions if the travel is urgent.
Oman’s travel advisory on Marburg virus outbreak
The issue statement reads, “Due to the confirmed outbreak of the Marburg virus in the Republic of Tanzania and Guinea, customers arriving in Oman, and who have traveled from the impacted countries must isolate themselves and seek immediate assistance if they feel unwell within 21 days of travel. The Oman authorities also advise travelers to postpone trips to countries affected by the Marburg virus and take precautions if the travel is urgent. Further details are available on the Oman Ministry of Health website.“
The Oman Ministry noted that note that efforts are being made to contain the outbreak in its current geographical scope.
The Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) is highly infectious, with a fatality rate of around 60% to 80%.
