Passenger exposed to whooping cough on Air North flight from Whitehorse to Vancouver.

A case of whooping cough has been confirmed on an Air North flight from Whitehorse to Vancouver on November 6th. Passengers are advised to monitor for symptoms, which may appear within seven to ten days. The disease can cause mild cold-like symptoms to severe coughing fits and poses serious risks to pregnant individuals in their third trimester and infants under one year. Passengers in rows 17 to 22 are at higher risk and are advised to contact healthcare providers for guidance on antibiotics.

November 14, 2024
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