GREENVILLE, S.C. —

The South Carolina Department of Public Health reports an increase in pertussis cases, commonly known as whooping cough, with 183 cases statewide as of July 30, up from 147 cases at the same point last year.

Breaking Down the Numbers

So far this year, in the Upstate, Abbeville, Cherokee, Laurens, Oconee, and Union counties have not seen any reported cases of pertussis.

Anderson County has seen 13 cases, and Pickens County has 14. Greenville County has experienced a big jump to 24 cases, the second highest in South Carolina. Spartanburg County is the highest in the state, reporting 45 cases.

It is worth noting; DPH did not include Greenwood County in the report for either year.

At this point in 2024, Abbeville, Laurens, Oconee, and Union counties did not have any re

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