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Rwanda says no community transmission of Marburg virus, with zero new infections in recent days

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World Health Organization chief praises Rwanda 's efforts to stem outbreak of Ebola-like disease.

Rwanda declared outbreak on Sept. 27 and has so far reported 15 deaths.

Health authorities have confirmed 44 recoveries and only three active cases remain.

Like Ebola, the Marburg virus is believed to originate in fruit bats and spreads between people.

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