Whitman County Public Health is currently investigating two cases of whooping cough that are linked epidemiologically, marking a return to outbreak status for the county after a period of over three months without an outbreak.

Epidemiologically linked cases indicate that the individuals affected have likely contracted the illness from the same source or exposure.

Community members are encouraged to reach out to a healthcare provider if they have had close contact with anyone diagnosed with whooping cough.

For more information about whooping cough and prevention methods, please refer to the latest release from Whitman County Public Health.