The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported a rise in the impact of the Ebola outbreak currently affecting the eastern region of the country. Official figures released on Saturday indicate that the death toll has reached 1,587, with 3,605 confirmed cases of the virus.
This ongoing health crisis originated with an outbreak officially declared on May 15. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as the disease persists in the eastern provinces, with current data reflecting the significant lethality rate associated with the spread of the virus in the region.
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