HILLSBORO, Ore. — Portland State’s sport in opposition to South Dakota on Saturday was canceled due to a whooping cough case, the Vikings introduced.
“A case of pertussis (whooping cough) obtained into the Viking workforce two days in the past. Pertussis is a extremely contagious illness that impacts the lungs.
Consequently, many workforce members have been uncovered to the illness,” Portland State stated in an announcement.
Medical staffs from each groups met and Portland State decided the sport shouldn’t be performed out of warning.
The Vikings stated details about ticketing and refunds can be introduced later.
South Dakota (1-1) and Portland State (0-2) had been set to fulfill for the primary time on Saturday at Hillsboro Stadium.
