(CNN) The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a grim milestone, with 27 new cases confirmed in a single day -- a record for the current outbreak. The World Health Organization said 27 new confirmed cases had been reported Sunday, the most in a single day since the outbreak started in August. "The increase in the number of new [Ebola] cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains deeply concerning," WHO said in its latest situation report. According to the latest figures from the Congo health ministry, the total number of confirmed cases is 1,429 and 66 probable ones. The Congo outbreak has affected North Kivu and neighboring Ituri province.

Source: CNN May 01, 2019 15:05 UTC