DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak ‘global emergency’ as infections pass 5,000: WHO
Al Jazeera • 7/20/2026 – 8/19/2026
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Final Score40/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
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Story Timeline
- 2026-07-20
- 2026-07-22
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- 2026-07-27
- 2026-07-28
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Score BreakdownRisk 40
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 3 sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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