Whooping cough causing concern in Washington state

Whooping cough causing concern in Washington state

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Whooping cough is causing concern in Washington state, with public health officials reporting over 1,000 cases statewide so far in 2025. In Clark County, the numbers are beginning to decline, but health officials remain deeply concerned. From October through November 2024, the county recorded more than 100 cases. That was followed by 67 cases in December and a spike to 89 in January 2025. Although numbers began to taper …

The probable cases of whooping cough in the region were raised to seven, of which one has been confirmed by the same Regional Health Directorate of Piura. As reported by the Public Health Specialist, Julio Barrena Dios, who explained that until Epidemiological Week No 19-2025, as of May 10, seven probable cases of whooping cough are recorded in the Piura region. “There are 7 cases of whooping cough in the province of Piura, in the same period of…