ROB CAMERON

BBC Prague Correspondent
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Czech Republic struggles to contain surge of whooping cough
BBC News
17 March 2024

Whooping cough is on the rise across Europe, and the Czech Republic is no exception. However, a week marked by confusion surrounding official guidance and a controversial public appearance by Prague’s mayor left some wondering if anything was learned from Covid-19. By the end of 2024, the number of infections had risen tenfold to 36,000.