Number of whooping cough cases in 2024 now above pre-pandemic average

In seven months, Ottawa has seen more whooping cough cases than the yearly average pre-pandemic. According to Ottawa Public Health (OPH) on Wednesday, there have been 32 people with confirmed or probable whooping cough cases in Ottawa this year so far.

Number of whooping cough cases in 2024 now above pre-pandemic average
A child coughs while covering their mouth with their hand

In seven months, Ottawa has seen more whooping cough cases than the yearly average pre-pandemic. According to Ottawa Public Health (OPH) on Wednesday, there have been 32 people with confirmed or probable whooping cough cases in Ottawa this year so far.