7 cases of whooping cough confirmed in Haywood Co.

HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – Officials released an update Friday morning regarding an increase in cases of whooping cough in Haywood County.

Haywood County Health and Human Services confirmed with 7NEWS that there are now seven cases of whooping cough. Officials reported five of those cases within the county last week.

All reported cases are among children and teens under the age of 19 within the county, according to officials…

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