'Let people be aware': Lehigh County coroner tests postmortem for flu, respiratory illnesses during rough season - WFMZ.com
Google News • 1/16/2026 – 1/17/2026
Summary
Lehigh County Coroner's Office is expanding testing for respiratory viruses, including flu and RSV, due to a surge in cases during a challenging season. The coroner emphasizes the importance of awareness and utilizing available testing tools to address the situation.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
93d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
2201
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^2201/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^2201/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 93 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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