At least 100 deaths reported in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as six Americans exposed
BBC • 5/17/2026 – 5/18/2026
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Cluster Activity
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2
2026-05-172026-05-18
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
2d
Age
3
Sources
from cluster
53
Hours Since Seen
Final Score20/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier47% (0.5^53/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-05-17
- 2026-05-18At least 100 deaths reported in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as six Americans exposed (current)
AnalysisRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 3 sources
Age: 2 day(s) old - still early
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