Ebola cases in DRC rise to 710 as authorities deny lockdown rumors

The Democratic Republic of the Congo reports 710 confirmed Ebola cases and 149 deaths. Authorities have officially denied rumors of a nationwide lockdown, urging citizens to rely on verified government information.
Why it matters
The rapid evolution of the outbreak and the spread of misinformation pose significant challenges to public health containment efforts in the region.
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The article reports factual data from the health ministry and WHO without loaded language or political spin.
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