Current assessment
WHO reported an upsurge of plague cases in the Rethy health zone of Ituri Province.
What is established
WHO reported 45 cases and 9 deaths.
Not yet confirmed
No additional item.
Still unknown
No additional item.
Claim-by-claim evidence
- Official statement
WHO reported six affected health areas.
WHO: Plague — Democratic Republic of the Congo ↗
TIMELINE
WHO publishes outbreak notice
Data through 15 July.
Evidence & sources
- WHO: Plague — Democratic Republic of the Congo ↗
Jul 23, 2020 · primary
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