How a deadly hantavirus outbreak unfolded on a cruise ship for weeks before it was identified
AP News • 5/4/2026 – 5/7/2026
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2026-05-042026-05-12
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
7d
Age
21
Sources
from cluster
158
Hours Since Seen
Final Score6/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier10% (0.5^158/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-05-04
- 2026-05-05
- 2026-05-06How a deadly hantavirus outbreak unfolded on a cruise ship for weeks before it was identified (current)
- 2026-05-07
- 2026-05-08
- 2026-05-09
AnalysisRisk 10
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (10/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 21 independent sources
Age: 7 days - proven survivor
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