Whooping cough cases are on the rise around the world. China has reported 13 deaths, the Philippines has reported 54 deaths, people are also dying of the whooping cough in the Netherlands and the Czech Republic. Whooping cough is a respiratory illness, what's more, it is highly contagious, and deadly, especially in toddlers and newborns. Could this be the next pandemic?

Gravitas: The next pandemic? Whooping cough cases rise in China, the Philippines, Australia

In an appeal hearing to begin on Thursday, Denmark's top court will be asked to decide if coughing at someone while shouting 'corona' constitutes threatening behaviour.

Danish top court to decide if coughing a crime in pandemic

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