WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency, with at least 80 dead
CBS News • 5/15/2026 – 5/18/2026
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Cluster Activity
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4
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4
4
1
2026-05-152026-05-20
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
2d
Age
16
Sources
from cluster
53
Hours Since Seen
Final Score25/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier47% (0.5^53/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-05-15
- 2026-05-16
- 2026-05-17
- 2026-05-18WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency, with at least 80 dead (current)
- 2026-05-19
- 2026-05-20
AnalysisRisk 25
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 16 independent sources
Age: 2 day(s) old - still early
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