Whooping cough case confirmed in Duncan

A case of whooping cough has been reported in Duncan, making it the second confirmed case on southern Vancouver Island in recent days.
After a laboratory confirmed that a Duncan adult had a case of pertussis, a letter was sent out by Island Health on March 8, agency spokesperson Jennifer Parisi said Sunday.
The letter went to areas where there might have been exposure. People were asked to watch for early signs of whooping cough and to follow up with their health care provider if they have any s