The Brief
- Health officials say a Chief Sealth International High School student attended class while contagious with whooping cough, potentially exposing others.
- Students and staff may have been exposed between June 1 and June 3 and are being urged to watch for symptoms.
- Anyone who develops a cough should stay home and seek medical advice, as early treatment can help prevent the illness from worsening.
SEATTLE – Seattle health officials are warning of a possible exposure to whooping cough after a Chief Sealth International High School student tested positive for the highly contagious disease.
What we know:
A child attended classes while actively contagious with whooping cough last week, according to Public Health — Seattle and King County.…