Rwanda says eight people have died so far from the Ebola-like and highly contagious Marburg virus, just days after the country declared an outbreak of the deadly hemorrhagic fever that has no authorized vaccine or treatment.

The deadly Marburg virus is believed to originate in fruit bats and spreads between people through close contact.

An outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in Rwanda has led to eight deaths in the country. The virus, similar to Ebola, has no specific treatment or vaccine, making early supportive care and public health measures crucial.