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Dalhousie University researchers discover new strain of mpoxA new mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) strain has been discovered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by a team of Dalhousie researchers and local scientists.HealthMay 27
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Toronto reports 21 mpox cases so far this year, after 27 cases in all of 2023Toronto Public Health says 21 cases of mpox have been confirmed in the city since the start of this year compared with a total of 27 cases for all of 2023.HealthMar 20
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Mpox DNA targeted by University of Lethbridge researchersA team of University of Lethbridge researchers broke down the genetic code of Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, a foundation discovery for future treatment.FeaturesJul 7, 2023
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USask’s VIDO receives $1 million for collaborative mpox researchDr. Angela Rasmussen at the University of Saskatchewan said mpox cases have gone down in places like Canada and the U.S., but it's still a problem in places like Mexico and France.HealthMay 25, 2023
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Mpox is no longer a global health emergency, WHO declaresMpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is no longer a global health emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Thursday in a press conference.HealthMay 11, 2023
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Experts say remain vigilant as mass mpox vaccination clinic wraps up in HalifaxEven though Nova Scotia has had only one confirmed mpox case, experts are still advising those at risk to get vaccinated and remain vigilant.CanadaMay 3, 2023
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Mpox resurfaces in Montreal with 2 new cases confirmed: Public HealthPublic health said two new cases were diagnosed in the Montreal area on March 17, after several months without any new infections.HealthMar 30, 2023
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Don’t let public health fall victim to boom and bust cycles: Ontario’s top doctor"It seems impossible that we could forget the hard lessons that COVID-19 taught us about the importance of being prepared. But history has often proved otherwise."HealthMar 7, 2023
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Mpox is still a global public health emergency, WHO declaresMpox - which spreads via close contact and tends to cause flu-like symptoms and pus-filled skin lesions - was declared a global health emergency by the WHO in July 2022.HealthFeb 15, 2023
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Quebec to start vaccinating monkeypox contacts, confirms 25 casesDr. Luc Boileau, interim public health director in the province, said several more suspected cases of the virus are under investigation in Quebec.CanadaMay 26, 2022
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Monkeypox: Quebec sees confirmed cases rise by 9 to more than 140Quebec now has a total of 141 confirmed cases of monkeypox, the province's health department said Thursday. Thousands of people have been vaccinated since late May.CanadaJun 16, 2022
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U.S. confirms monkeypox case in man who recently travelled to CanadaThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health did not say where in Canada the man travelled to or when, but added the case does not pose a risk to the general public.HealthMay 18, 2022
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First monkeypox case confirmed in Peterborough region: health unitThe health unit says contacts of the case are being offered a vaccine as a form of post-exposure prophylaxis.HealthJun 22, 2022
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World just as vulnerable to future pandemics after COVID: WHO panelThe world is no better prepared for a new pandemic threat than it was when COVID-19 emerged in 2019, according to a review panel set up to evaluate the global response.HealthMay 18, 2022
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Winnipeg polio survivor urges parents to get their kids vaccinatedA Winnipeg man who has had lifelong struggles after contracting polio as a child encourages parents to make sure their children get vaccinated now that the virus has resurfaced.HealthAug 15, 2022
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Monkeypox won’t turn into pandemic, but many unknowns: WHOThe World Health Organization's top monkeypox expert said she doesn't expect the virus to turn into another pandemic, but says there are still many unknowns about the disease.HealthMay 30, 2022
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Toronto Public Health says 1 new suspected case of monkeypox reportedIn a press release Friday, TPH said the newly-suspected case brings the total tally in the city to one confirmed case, two probable cases and five suspected cases.HealthMay 27, 2022
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HIV vaccine researchers using Canadian Light Source at USask uncover problematic proteinA professor at the University of Toronto is using the Canadian Light Source to research HIV and investigate the key proteins in hopes of understanding how it works.ScienceMay 28, 2022
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Monkeypox spread ‘unusual’ but risk to Canadians is ‘low,’ officials sayJust under a 'couple dozen of people' are under investigation for monkeypox in Canada after the country confirmed its first cases this week, said Dr. Theresa Tam on Friday.HealthMay 20, 2022
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WHO holds emergency meeting to discuss monkeypox outbreakMonkeypox is usually a mild viral illness, characterized by symptoms of fever and a distinctive bumpy rash. Since 1970, monkeypox cases have been reported in 11 African countries.HealthMay 20, 2022