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Whooping cough outbreak in Yukon
Chief medical health officer warns public after 5 cases found in territory
CBC News
Posted: Apr 30, 2012 1:19 PM CT
Last Updated: Apr 30, 2012 2:32 PM CT
Yukoners are being asked to keep an eye out for whooping cough after five cases have been confirmed in the territory.
The acting chief medical officer of health, Dr. Sharon Lazeo, said all five cases link back to the Yukon Native Hockey Tournament, which took place in late March. All those who are ill were either participants in the tournament, or family members of participants.
The outbreak is also directly linked to the current outbreak in B.C. where there is one confirmed case...
Whooping cough outbreak in Yukon
Chief medical health officer warns public after 5 cases found in territory
CBC News
Posted: Apr 30, 2012 1:19 PM CT
Last Updated: Apr 30, 2012 2:32 PM CT
Yukoners are being asked to keep an eye out for whooping cough after five cases have been confirmed in the territory.
The acting chief medical officer of health, Dr. Sharon Lazeo, said all five cases link back to the Yukon Native Hockey Tournament, which took place in late March. All those who are ill were either participants in the tournament, or family members of participants.
The outbreak is also directly linked to the current outbreak in B.C. where there is one confirmed case...