Whooping Cough Cases Under Investigation in Greenbrier County

Whooping cough cases under investigation in Greenbrier County

LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) - Two cases of whooping cough, also known as Pertussis, are confirmed in Greenbrier County, according to the Greenbrier County Health Department. These cases are currently under investigation, according to a statement from the Department's Facebook page. Whooping cough is spread through face-to-face contact with someone who has the disease. Early signs [...]

Greenbrier County Health Department investigating two confirmed cases of whooping cough

GREENBRIER COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Greenbrier County Health Department is investigating two confirmed cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. According to the health department, pertussis is spread through face-to-face contact with a person who has the disease. Health officials said the illness typically begins with symptoms similar to the common cold before progressing to a cough that may be followed by a high-pitched “whoop”…