32 whooping cough cases now confirmed

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington remains in a whooping cough outbreak.

According to the Fayette County Health Department, the city is up to 32 confirmed cases of pertussis since April 26.

Five new cases have been reported in the past week.

Whooping cough is a highly contagious illness spread through coughing and sneezing.

For more information on pertussis, you can visit this link.