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UPDATED May 20, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
May 20, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Australia faces biggest diphtheria outbreak in decades
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Australia’s health minister warned the country may be facing its biggest diphtheria outbreak in decades.
WHO: Australia’s health minister
WHAT: Warned Australia is likely facing its biggest diphtheria outbreak in decades and said an investigation is ongoing.
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 5:29 AM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: A possible death is being investigated as part of the diphtheria outbreak.
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