MARBURG: PUBLIC GATHERINGS BANNED IN KABALE

Authorities in Kabale have banned all public gatherings as the district moves to contain the outbreak of Marburg Virus. The deadly virus has so far claimed a total of 5 people, while 36 others are being monitored in their homes in the districts of Rukungiri and Kabale.   http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=46760 

..The belated celebrations of independence in Kabale district are likely to be suspended due to the breakdown of Marburg fever in the area.

The celebration has been scheduled next week at Kabale stadium.

Mbarara district MP Mederd Bitekyerezo says that the celebrations must be stopped to save people from getting affected from Marburg.

“Marburg is like Ebola.People should avoid being in crowd” Betekyerezo noted  http://www.ugandapicks.com/2012/10/independence-celebrations-in-kabale-suspended-over-marburg-26164.html