Erie County confirms diphtheria case, identifies potential school exposure

A family & kids story from New York, reported by WGRZ Buffalo.

Family & Kids · New York · October 12, 2026

From WGRZ Buffalo

Erie County confirmed a travel-related diphtheria case and identified schools in WSCSD as potential exposure sites. Officials say community risk is near zero.

Reported by WGRZ Buffalo, October 12, 2026. Read the full story at WGRZ Buffalo →

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