Mask-wearing urged as whooping cough cases rise

Mar 23, 2024 12:20 am

THE public, particularly schoolchildren, has been advised to wear face masks amid the rise in pertussis or whooping cough cases.

During a briefing Friday, infectious diseases expert Dr. Rontegene Solante recommended the wearing of masks in public places after noting the increase of pertussis cases this month.

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