Congolese authorities reported 72 new Ebola cases in a 24-hour period on Sunday, marking one of the highest daily increases since the outbreak was declared in mid-May, the Associated Press reported citing the Ministry of Health.

The Congolese Ministry of Health reports that confirmed Ebola cases in Congo have increased to 782, with 181 deaths

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has increased to 782, with 181 deaths, the Congolese Ministry of Health said in a statement on social platform X on Sunday evening.