Dangerous Virus Found in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has a new health problem. A dangerous virus called Marburg is in the country. This is the first time for Ethiopia.

The virus is in a town called Jinka. It is in the south of Ethiopia. Nine people are sick with the virus.

Marburg virus is very dangerous. It is like Ebola. People get very sick. They get fever. They get headaches. Their body hurts. Some people die from this virus.

People can get the virus from bats. People can also get it from other sick people. The virus moves from one person to another.

Doctors are working to help. The World Health Organization is helping too. They are trying to stop the virus. They are looking for sick people. They are teaching people how to stay safe.

There is no medicine for this virus yet. But doctors can help sick people. They give them water. They help them feel better.

Other countries in Africa had this virus before. Tanzania had it this year. Ten people died. Rwanda had it last year. Fifteen people died.

Ethiopia is working hard to stop the virus. They want to keep people safe. They don't want the virus to go to other places.

People need to be careful. They need to wash their hands. They should not touch sick people. This will help stop the virus.