Washington health officials note 'sharp increase' in whooping cough cases

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Cases of whooping cough continue to rise in Washington with nearly 1,200 cases reported so far this year, according to the Washington State Department of Health.

Health officials say the 1,193 cases recorded as of Nov. 2, 2024 are a “sharp increase” from the 51 cases reported by November last year. So far, at least 28 people have been hospitalized due to the disease — including 12 infants.

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