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Diphtheria cases triple in NT to 18

Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 6:02 PM ET
Summary: Diphtheria cases in the Northern Territory rose to 18 after the CDC declared an outbreak last month.
WHO: Centre for Disease Control
WHAT: Diphtheria cases rise to 18 in the Northern Territory
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 5:09 PM ET
WHERE: Northern Territory
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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