Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape Verde
Reuters • 5/4/2026
Summary
Evacuations are planned due to a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has trapped 150 people on a ship off Cape Verde. The situation is being reported by Reuters.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
1h
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 55
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (10/20 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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