Whooping cough cases in Toronto have more than doubled from the pre-pandemic average: public health
The disease, also known as pertussis, is cyclical and tends to spike every two to six years in Ontario.
Toronto Public Health has reported that whooping cough cases are more than double the pre-pandemic average.
This year, Toronto has recorded 99 cases of whooping cough, compared to the pre-pandemic five-year average of 38 cases. The disease, also known as pertussis, is cyclical and tends to spike every two to six years in Ontario.
Whooping cough is highly contagious and causes a persistent cough that is particularly concerning for infants. According to Toronto Public Health, 41 percent of cases this year are among 10 to 14-year-olds.
In related news, New Brunswick health officials have reported an outbreak of whooping cough across the province, with 141 cases reported so far this year. This number significantly exceeds the province’s annual average of 34 cases.
