The estimated size of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has decreased by hundreds of cases due to enhanced outbreak response efforts and increased testing that has ruled out several illnesses. As of Tuesday, the World Health Organization confirmed that Congolese authorities are reporting 437 cases, which includes 321 confirmed cases and 116 suspected cases. This marks a significant reduction from the previous count of 1,041 cases reported by the WHO on Friday, which included 135 confirmed and 906 suspected cases. Additionally, the number of confirmed deaths has been revised to 48, down from 241 reported on Friday, which included 18 confirmed and 223 suspected deaths.
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Ebola outbreak cases decrease significantly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has seen a significant decrease in reported cases, with current figures showing 437 cases, including 321 confirmed and 116 suspected. The number of confirmed deaths has also been revised down to 48.
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