40 dead as pertussis cases rise

by Claire Bernadette Mondares - Xinhua News Agency

Mar 29, 2024 12:18 am

THE Department of Health (DoH) said 28 new pertussis cases were reported from March 10-16, bringing the total to 568 since January.

Of the number, 40 deaths have been reported nationwide, the department said.

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