Reports of two travelers potentially infected with the deadly Marburg virus at Hamburg Central Station led to the temporary closure of train tracks and the evacuation of passengers. The travelers, a medical student and his partner, had recently arrived from Rwanda, where there is currently an outbreak of Marburg. They displayed flu-like symptoms, raising alarms about possible infection.
Emergency crews, dressed in full protective gear, responded, and the passengers were isolated for testing. Fortunately, tests came back negative for Marburg. The authorities confirmed that there was no risk to other travelers on the train or in the airport. The individuals will continue to be monitored due to the virus’s incubation period of up to 21 days. The incident was treated with serious caution due to Marburg’s high fatality rate and its spread through contact with bodily fluids (Evening Standard)(POLITICO)(POLITICO).