Suspected Cases in Africa Ebola Outbreak Plummet as Patients Confirmed

Suspected Cases in Africa Ebola Outbreak Plummet as Patients Confirmed The number of suspected Ebola cases in central Africa has decreased significantly as investigations rule out many possibilities. Congo’s Ministry of Communication reported a drop from over 1,000 suspected cases to 116, alongside an increase in confirmed cases. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that suspected cases are removed after investigation.

• Possible Ebola cases in central Africa have significantly dropped.
• Authorities in Congo initially listed over 1,000 suspected cases and 121 confirmed patients.
• As of May 31, there were 116 suspected cases and 321 confirmed cases.
• Suspected cases have been removed after investigation ruled them out.
• Suspected cases are individuals believed to be infected due to symptoms.