The Daily News Now!
25 May 2026
Diphtheria is making a deadly comeback in Australia, with a second death confirmed in the Northern Territory — a man in his early sixties from a remote Central Australian community. First declared in March, this outbreak marks the first diphtheria cases in the NT since the 1990s, and now cases are spreading across WA, SA, and QLD — with over 240 nationwide this year. Highly contagious and preventable through vaccination, this resurgence is a chilling reminder that even once-controlled diseases can return — urging everyone to get immunized and stay vigilant. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/11286f05ded805b4
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