Eleven new confirmed cases of Ebola were reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the World Health Organisation's last update on September 15, showing a decreasing trend of cases in the recent week, the UN health agency said on Wednesday.
As of September 21, a total of 57 cases, including 10 probable cases and 35 deaths, were reported in Congo's Kasai Province, the WHO added. The total deaths included 10 probable deaths.
"The outbreak shows a decreasing trend of cases in the recent week, nevertheless, the attention remains high," the agency said.
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