WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency
BBC • 5/15/2026 – 5/17/2026
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Cluster Activity
8
3
8
2026-05-152026-05-17
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
1h
Age
14
Sources
from cluster
1
Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-05-15
- 2026-05-16
- 2026-05-17WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 14 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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