Whooping Cough Cases Exceed 100 for 3 Consecutive Weeks.

Breaking News "Gunma Prefecture".

By AI of "Isesaki FM".

The prefecture announced that the number of patients with "whooping cough" reached 128 in the week up to June 29, exceeding 100 for the third consecutive week. The cumulative total since January is 804, significantly exceeding last year. If the cough persists, it is recommended that you seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition, the number of reported cases of "fifth disease," which causes redness and swelling of both cheeks, was 5 per medical institution, exceeding the warning standard of 2 for two consecutive weeks. Thorough infection control measures are required.