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Dalhousie scientists help discover new strain of mpoxA team of scientists from Dalhousie University is working alongside field researchers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and they’ve discovered a new strain of mpox (formerly known as monkeypox). Unlike typical strain, this one can spread among individuals through community contact. Ella MacDonald reports.Global News at 6 HalifaxMay 27
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Mpox DNA targeted by University of Lethbridge researchersA lab at the University of Lethbridge is making a new genetic discovery to help fight Mpox. The virus formerly known as Monkeypox made headlines last year due to a global outbreak. Now, researchers believe they’ve identified DNA sequences that could lead the way for novel treatments.Global News at 5 LethbridgeJul 7, 2023
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Mpox is no longer a global emergency. What does that mean?The World Health Organization announced on Thursday that mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, was no longer considered a global health emergency. While the emergency had ended, however, the organization’s director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned it still posed “significant public health challenges.” Katherine Ward explains.HealthMay 12, 2023
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WHO declares end of mpox global health emergencyThe World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Thursday the end of the global public health emergency for mpox – formerly known as Monkeypox – a viral disease that spread rapidly in 2022, including in countries where it does not usually occur. “Yesterday, the emergency committee for mpox met and recommended to me that the multicountry...HealthMay 11, 2023
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Canada investigating possible cases of monkeypox as viral infection detected in U.K., Spain, PortugalDoctors in Canada are investigating suspected cases of monkeypox after a handful of cases of the viral infection were detected in the U.K., Spain and Portugal.CanadaMay 19, 2022
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Monkeypox vaccine eligibility expands in ManitobaEligibility for the monkeypox vaccine has expanded in Manitoba.Aug 26, 2022
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Your monkeypox questions answered by an infectious disease physicianFor many of us, monkeypox is a virus we hadn’t heard of before this month. And while it is spreading, how worried do we need to be? We spoke with infectious disease physician, Allison McGeer who breaks it all down with a reassuring outlook.Global News at 5:30 TorontoMay 27, 2022
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Stigma over monkeypox poses challenges in tracking Canadian casesPublic health officers continue to watch out for more monkeypox infections in Canada, as case numbers climb — but giving out more information about them is proving to be controversial. Jamie Mauracher has more on the stigma surrounding the virus, the groups it affects, and how that creates challenges for tracking it.Global NationalMay 26, 2022
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Canada’s top doctor discusses vaccine strategies for monkeypoxCanada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam spoke Friday about the various vaccine strategies being looked at for monkeypox, including certain higher risk contacts of people who may have been diagnosed with the disease or also potentially prior to exposure. While there has not been a specific vaccine created for monkeypox, data shows the...CanadaMay 20, 2022
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Canada’s top doctor says monkeypox spread ‘unusual,’ but infection risk ‘low’Canada’s chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam said Friday the global spread of monkeypox was “unusual” due to the lack of connection to travel to Africa, where the disease is primarily seen. She stressed the infection risk to the overall Canadian population was “low.”HealthMay 20, 2022
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Monkeypox is not a sexually-transmitted infection, WHO saysAndy Seale, an advisor with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) HIV, Hepatitis and STIs Programme, said during a Q&A on Monday that although monkeypox appears to be being transmitted among men who identify as gay or bisexual, “this is not a gay disease.” Sexual contact is not needed to spread the monkeypox virus, Seale said,...HealthMay 23, 2022
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Roussin says there are “no cases of monkeypox under investigation”Dr. Brent Roussin responds to inquires surrounding the Moneypox Virus. Roussin states health care providers are maintaining a high degree of suspicion to detect traces of the Virus in Manitoba.CanadaMay 20, 2022
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Toronto investigating 1st suspected case of Monkeypox in cityToronto officials are investigating the first suspected case of Monkeypox in the city. According to the public health department, the man is in his 40s and had recent contact with a person who travelled to Montreal. The person is stable and recuperating in hospital, according to a release by the department.HealthMay 21, 2022
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Monkeypox: Montreal reports 126 total casesDr. Mylène Drouin, Montreal’s public health director, said the city was reporting 126 cases as of Tuesday. She said at the beginning of the outbreak there were three hospitalizations, but now no one is in hospital as the majority of cases are not severe.CanadaJun 14, 2022
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WHO director calls for increased testing, more access to vaccines and antivirals to combat monkeypoxWorld Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday said that countries need to increase surveillance through testing and ensure more access to vaccines and antivirals to combat monkeypox as the virus continues to spread. He also said he’s concerned about sustained transmission as it could move into higher-risk groups, adding that some children have...HealthJun 29, 2022
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Health minister speaks about first confirmed case of monkeypox in B.C.The BC Centre for Disease Control confirmed its first case of monkeypox in the Vancouver Coastal Health area on Mon. June 6, 2022. Shortly afterward, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix reiterated that overall risk to the public is low, but steps are underway to support the patient and bring awareness about monkeypox to the community.Jun 6, 2022
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: June 6Ten years after the Port Coquitlam teen took her own life, Amanda Todd’s alleged tormentor stands trial. Why a man arrested Friday in the Trina Hunt investigation has since been released. And what we know about B.C.’s first case of monkeypox and the risk to the public.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 6, 2022
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More than half of Canadians confident in monkeypox response, but 55% worried about spread: pollWarning: This video may contain disturbing content. Discretion is advised. Monkeypox cases are growing worldwide, but even as health officials say the risk to the public is still low, a new survey finds the disease has Canadians concerned. Jamie Mauracher reports.CanadaJun 17, 2022
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Focused monkeypox vaccine campaign timed with return of Vancouver Pride celebrationsB.C. health officials are stepping up their vaccination efforts against the spread of monkeypox in this province. As Richard Zussman reports, it’s meant to coincide with the return of Pride festivities in Vancouver this weekend.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 28, 2022
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: July 26, 2022A rising demand for the monkeypox vaccine in the City of Toronto. Cyclists are now running the risk of getting a ticket inside Toronto’s High Park: we’ll explain why. And one of the province’s most familiar politicians is entering the Mayoral race for Hamilton.Global News at 5:30 TorontoJul 26, 2022