Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades

Australia recorded its first diphtheria death in nearly seven years as the country battles its worst outbreak since 1991, with 245 cases mostly in remote Indigenous communities. The Northern Territory man died in April, with autopsy results confirming diphtheria as the cause. The government has administered over 10,000 vaccinations and declared the outbreak a national incident of significance.

Summary by Glance · BBC News – Australia