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Whooping cough outbreak declared in Miramichi
8 cases of pertussis spread across 4 schools
Gail Harding ? CBC News ? Posted: Dec 18, 2019 3:49 PM AT | Last Updated: December 18
The regional medical officer of health has declared an outbreak after eight cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, were reported in the Miramichi region.
In an email from the Department of Health, Dr. Yves Leger is asking health-care providers in the area to be vigilant for the infection.
The eight cases of whooping cough are in four Miramichi schools. Two schools, North and South Esk Elementary and Dr. Losier Middle School, are in Anglophone North School District.
In an email the district's communications officer Meredith Caissie said the two affected schools are working closely with Public Health and following all directives...
Whooping cough outbreak declared in Miramichi
8 cases of pertussis spread across 4 schools
Gail Harding ? CBC News ? Posted: Dec 18, 2019 3:49 PM AT | Last Updated: December 18
The regional medical officer of health has declared an outbreak after eight cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, were reported in the Miramichi region.
In an email from the Department of Health, Dr. Yves Leger is asking health-care providers in the area to be vigilant for the infection.
The eight cases of whooping cough are in four Miramichi schools. Two schools, North and South Esk Elementary and Dr. Losier Middle School, are in Anglophone North School District.
In an email the district's communications officer Meredith Caissie said the two affected schools are working closely with Public Health and following all directives...