Floyd County reports 21 cases of pertussis as whooping cough spreads

Floyd County reports 21 cases of pertussis as whooping cough spreads

The Floyd County Health Department has confirmed 21 cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, with four new cases identified in 2026 following 17 confirmed cases in 2025.Health officials issued a public update Monday due to the potential for wider exposure in the community. The department typically does not issue public notifications for isolated cases that don't pose a broader risk."At this time, due to the number of notifications a…