York Region says it has confirmed its first two cases of monkeypox — both infections unrelated.
“Human monkeypox is a rare infectious disease and the risk to most people in the community is considered to be very low,” said Dr Barry Peakes, York Region’s medical officer of health.
“York Region Public Health is continuing to monitor the situation and follow up with all close contacts of the two cases, who have both been appropriately isolated,” Paiks said.
Officials said monkeypox is caused by a virus that does not spread easily between people, but is spread through contact with bodily fluids, including contaminated clothing or bedding. It can also be spread through respiratory droplets after “prolonged” face-to-face contact and through animal bites and scratches.
“Like other diseases that spread through close contact, people can reduce their risk of exposure to monkeypox by avoiding close contact with those who are unwell, practicing good hand and respiratory hygiene, and practicing safer sex.” , York Region said.
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Read more: Confirmed cases of monkeypox in Ontario reach 101
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, a report released by Public Health Ontario said the number of monkeypox cases in the province had risen to 101, up from 33 reported on June 22.
The majority of cases – 85 – were registered by Toronto Public Health.
Other public health units such as Ottawa Public Health have reported four cases and two each in Halton and Middlesex-London regions.
One case each was reported in Hamilton, Durham Region, Peel Region, Peterborough, Simcoe-Muskoka, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph and the Eastern Ontario Health Unit.
The report also noted that all 101 cases of monkeypox in Ontario were found in men.
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