UPDATE: CONGO SAYS NUMBER OF CONFIRMED EBOLA CASES RISES TO 896

REUTERS

The number ‌of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo ​has increased to 896, ​including 232 deaths, government data showed late ⁠on Thursday.

The number represented the ​total number of confirmed ​cases as of Wednesday, according to a situation report that documented ​21 new cases ​and six new deaths in the ‌previous ⁠24 hours.

Health officials said in the report that there has been a week-on-week ​increase ​in ⁠confirmed cases, indicating continued community transmission.

They warned ​the outbreak could ​spread ⁠rapidly to new areas if public health measures are ⁠not ​implemented promptly.

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