by Sandra Mejia from Outbreak News Today on (#76QHE)
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 1,406 cumulative confirmed Ebola cases and 438 deaths, according to a June 30 situational update. The case fatality rate is slightly above 31%. The latest figures represent an increase of 73 confirmed cases in 24 hours, the report said. Health officials also reported 192 recoveries and 609 patients currently in care. The outbreak remains centered in Ituri province, where the number of affected health zones has risen to 24. The Lolwa health zone has been newly identified as affected. Authorities are also monitoring 11 health zones in North Kivu and one health