The nine confirmed deaths from the Marburg virus disease epidemic in Equatorial Guinea stand at nine. The World Health Organization has called on Equatorial Guinea to report cases of the Marburg virus to it due to fears of more widespread contamination. As of March 28, there are "nine deaths" confirmed by the laboratory since the start of the epidemic. The virus is transmitted to humans by fruit bats and spreads among humans through direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected people, or with surfaces and materials. The fatality rate can reach 88%. There are no approved vaccines or antiviral treatments to treat the virus. However, supportive care (oral or intravenous rehydration) and treatment of specific symptoms increase the chances of survival.

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