The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen to over 1,000. Country’s health authority has confirmed the death of 267 people. A total of 371 patients were in isolation or hospitalised, while 112 people had recovered. A total of 202 suspected cases, including 60 deaths, were reported on Sunday. The overall case fatality rate stood at 25.5%. Number of confirmed cases has continued to rise, indicating ongoing community transmission. It warned that a rapid geographic spread remains possible if public health measures are not implemented promptly. The current outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo ebolavirus, was officially declared on 15th May by the country’s health ministry.