Whooping cough resurgence

Public health nurses at the Grant County Health District (GCHD) continue to investigate cases of whooping cough (pertussis). If you or a family member have an unexplained cough (with no other symptoms of illness), please see your medical provider for testing and treatment. Grant County has seen a spike in cases of whooping cough in the past 25 days in Soap Lake, Moses Lake, Ephrata and Mattawa. Cases range in age from one to 18 years old.

“Pertussis is highly contagious and can be deadly for the most vulnerable, including the very young, the very old and those with weakened immune systems,” sa...