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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jean-Yves Kamale

Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say

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The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has increased to 782, with 181 deaths, the Congolese Ministry of Health said in a statement on social platform X on Sunday evening.

However, the number of cases in Congo is believed to be higher because the outbreak was confirmed on May 15, weeks after it is suspected to have begun, and the contact tracing coverage rate is at 56%, a sharp decrease from last week.

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