DR Congo Ebola outbreak exceeds 11,000 cases, causes 5,387 deaths
The Hindu • 11/11/2026 – 11/12/2026
Summary
The 17th outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was officially declared in May. It has exceeded 11,000 cases and resulted in 5,387 deaths. Experts believe the outbreak may have emerged weeks or even months prior to the official declaration.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
7h
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
8
Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier89% (0.5^8/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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