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NT diphtheria cases declining as 10,000 immunised, one death confirmed
Key takeaways
- Steve Edgington says the government's diphtheria response has been "swift" and "ongoing".
- Northern Territory Health Minister Steve Edgington says there have been 163 diphtheria cases reported in the territory, including 115 skin infections and 48 of the more severe respiratory illness.
- NT Chief Health Officer Paul Burgess says one suspected death has now been confirmed as diphtheria-related, while another man who reportedly died with the disease has tested negative.
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Steve Edgington says the government's diphtheria response has been "swift" and "ongoing". (ABC News: Dane Hirst)
Northern Territory Health Minister Steve Edgington says there have been 163 diphtheria cases reported in the territory, including 115 skin infections and 48 of the more severe respiratory illness.
NT Chief Health Officer Paul Burgess says one suspected death has now been confirmed as diphtheria-related, while another man who reportedly died with the disease has tested negative.
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