COLFAX, WA – Whitman County Public Health is investigating two epi-linked cases of whooping cough, which puts the county back in the outbreak status, ending over 3 months of non-outbreak status.

Epi-linked means those affected got sick from the same source or exposure.

Community members are asked to contact a healthcare provider if they have been in close contact with someone who has whooping cough.

Learn more about whooping cough and how you can keep from getting sick by reading the recent release from Whitman County Public Health here.