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The vaccines and treatments being developed for Ebola outbreak

Scientists, pharmaceutical companies and funding bodies have been racing to develop new vaccines and treatments that can be swiftly and safely tested in humans.

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As of June 19, 2026 at 1:55 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened A new Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has killed 65 people, with roughly 246 cases reported by health officials.
The headline split The left frames it as "Ebola outbreak is three times bigger than any previous outbreak at the same stage". The center frames it as "The vaccines and treatments being developed for Ebola outbreak".
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftEbola outbreak is three times bigger than any previous outbreak at the same stage

Globe and Mail · Center-left · News report

CenterThe vaccines and treatments being developed for Ebola outbreak

Japan Times · Center · News report

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Japan TimesNews report · Jun 19, 1:55 AM

The vaccines and treatments being developed for Ebola outbreak

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Scientists, pharmaceutical companies and funding bodies have been racing to develop new vaccines and treatments that can be swiftly and safely tested in humans.

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Globe and MailNews report · Jun 18, 11:38 PM

Ebola outbreak is three times bigger than any previous outbreak at the same stage

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Medical teams are overwhelmed and struggling to trace the contacts of Ebola victims

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Details68/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 2 sources
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Jun 18, 11:38 PM: Globe and Mail joined the source map.

Jun 19, 1:55 AM: Japan Times joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 68/99 and story health is developing · 2 sources · 2 buckets.