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The death toll from the current Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 900, according to the latest data released Monday by the country's health authorities.
Health Ministry figures showed the number of confirmed cases has reached 2,344, including 930 deaths, amid continued community transmission.
Some 724 patients are currently in isolation or the hospital, while 466 people have recovered.
The case fatality rate has increased to 39.7%, while the contact tracing rate stands at 85.8%, the ministry said.
The virus has affected five provinces—Haut-Uele, Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu and Tshopo—since the outbreak was declared on May 15.
Ituri remains the epicenter of the epidemic, which is caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain, with sustained transmission reported in the province.
The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said Monday that frontline responders, health authorities, and partners continue working together to bring the outbreak under control.
Yap Boum, Africa CDC's head of emergency preparedness and response, said in a video message that there is hope the outbreak curve will begin to decline in the coming weeks or months, citing joint efforts by the government and international partners.
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