November 23, 2024 9:59 AM

Canada confirms first case of clade I mpox in Canada

Canada's public health agency on Friday confirmed the first case of clade I mpox in Canada, in an person in Manitoba. The Public Health Agency of Canada said this travel-related case was associated with an ongoing outbreak of clade I mpox in central and eastern Africa. "The individual sought medical care for mpox symptoms in Canada shortly after their return and is currently isolating," the agency said in a statement. "PHAC is working closely with public health authorities in Manitoba. The Na...