Monkeypox: 890 cases reported in Canada, majority in Ontario
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As of Aug. 3, Ontario reported 423 cases, while there are 373 cases reported in Quebec, 78 cases in British Columbia, 13 cases in Alberta, two in Saskatchewan and one in Yukon.
Canada has reported 890 monkeypox cases as of Aug. 3, with Ontario reporting the most cases, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) said on Wednesday.
Ontario reported 423 cases. There are 373 cases reported in Quebec, 78 in British Columbia, 13 in Alberta, two in Saskatchewan and one in Yukon.
Monkeypox is a viral infectious disease related to smallpox, according to PHAC. The agency is working with provinces, territories and international partners to actively monitor the situation in Canada.
Most people who are infected with monkeypox could recover on their own after a few weeks, but in some circumstances, people can become very sick and die, PHAC states on its website.
Infected individuals usually develop symptoms five to 21 days after being exposed to the monkeypox virus, which includes a painful rash that could last between 14 and 28 days.
The rash can be accompanied by other symptoms, including fever, chills, headache, swollen lymph nodes, muscle pain, joint pain, back pain and exhaustion.
PHAC advises individuals who are infected to isolate at home and contact their health-care provider or local public health authority.
On July 23, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern.
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