Marburg virus 'arrives in Europe' as two suspected cases detected in Germany

One of the most deadly viruses ever discovered appears to have arrived in Europe after two suspected cases were detected in Germany. A medical student who had recently returned from Africa and his girlfriend triggered an emergency at Hamburg’s main train station as they were suspected of having the lethal Marburg virus. It can cause massive bleeding including from the eyes, nose and mouth and latest data on confirmed cases in Rwanda suggests it is likely to kill at least half those it infects. Emergency crews in full protective gear...