Amid Hantavirus Panic, the Ivermectin Super Fans Are Back
The Intercept • 5/8/2026
Summary
Those who supported ivermectin as a treatment for Covid-19 are now making unsubstantiated claims about its effectiveness against hantavirus. This resurgence of ivermectin advocates comes amid concerns related to hantavirus.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
5d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
126
Hours Since Seen
Final Score2/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier16% (0.5^126/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 5 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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