1. To open the app switcher, press the Home button twice fast. It will show you previews of the applications you've recently used but haven't closed.
2. To clear the WhatsApp preview, swipe up.
3. Simply swipe upon each of the remaining app previews to remove additional background apps.

After you've cleared all background apps, try relaunching WhatsApp to see whether it works. if it is already loading and working properly. If not, then continue to
troubleshoot.