KINSHASA, June 30 -- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported 1,307 confirmed Ebola virus disease cases, including 377 deaths, as authorities intensified efforts to contain the outbreak through stricter public health measures.

Government data released Monday showed that, as of Sunday, 180 patients had recovered, while 615 others were receiving treatment or medical care. The case fatality rate stood at 28.8 percent, while health officials had successfully traced 81.3 percent of identified contacts.

Congo sees sharpest daily rise in Ebola cases since outbreak began

To curb transmission, the government has banned mass gatherings in the capital, Kinshasa, and the provinces of Tshopo, Haut-Uele and Bas-Uele, according to loca...