Skopje, 19 July 2024 (MIA) - Twenty-six new cases of whooping cough (pertussis) were registered in North Macedonia between July 12-18, two of whom hospitalized, shows the latest weekly report of the Public Health Institute released on Friday.

Most of the new cases (10) were recorded in Skopje, followed by Kumanovo (7), Kratovo (2), Tetovo (2), and one each in Gevgelija, Negotino, Kichevo, Bitola and Kriva Palanka. The ages of the newly registered patients range from 3 months to 70 years.

Until July 18, North Macedonia recorded a total of 931 whooping cough cases, with an incidence of 50.7/100,000 residents.

A total of 59,972 whooping cough vaccine doses were administered from January 18 until July 18.

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