Official says WHO doesn’t know exactly how lab worker in Russia died in plague case
The Hindu • 10/5/2026 – 10/8/2026
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Cluster Activity
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2026-10-052026-10-07
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
6h
Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-10-05
- 2026-10-06
- 2026-10-07Official says WHO doesn’t know exactly how lab worker in Russia died in plague case (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 13 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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