Monkeypox Outbreak

• Monkeypox infections ‘steadily decreasing’ in Canada, PHAC declares

  As of Nov. 4, the total number of monkeypox cases reported in Canada to date was 1,444, the latest federal government data indicates.

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  Nov 10, 2022
  
• Monkeypox ‘almost eradicated’ in Montreal, once epicentre of virus outbreak in Canada

  Montreal has almost eradicated the virus on its territory, according to doctors in the city — but they warn it's too early to declare victory.

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  Nov 7, 2022
  
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• Monkeypox death reported in California, believed to be 1st in U.S.

  The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced the cause of death, and a spokesperson said it was confirmed by an autopsy.

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  Sep 12, 2022
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• Global monkeypox cases drop after month-long surge, WHO says

  The number of monkeypox cases reported globally dropped by 21% in the last week, according to a World Health Organization report issued Thursday.

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  Aug 25, 2022
• Federal government announces $500K for monkeypox initiatives in B.C. and Alberta

  More than $500,000 will go to local organizations in  B.C. and Alberta to combat the spread of monkeypox, focusing on communities most impacted by the virus, the government says.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2022
• U.S. to administer smaller doses of monkeypox vaccine to stretch limited supply

  The highly unusual step is a stark acknowledgment that the U.S. currently lacks the supplies needed to vaccinate everyone seeking protection from the rapidly spreading virus.

  Health

  Aug 9, 2022
• Spain leads Europe’s monkeypox outbreak as cases mount

  Spain has had 4,577 confirmed cases in the three months since the start of the outbreak, which has been linked to two raves in Europe.

  Health

  Aug 5, 2022
• Spain reports 2nd monkeypox death as virus continues to spread in Europe

  Spain has reported a second death on Saturday after the first death was reported on Friday, which is believed to be the first confirmed deaths from monkeypox in the European Union.

  Health

  Jul 30, 2022
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• Monkeypox: Canada’s top doctor urges those at risk to get vaccinated as cases climb

  Monkeypox, which causes flu-like symptoms and skin lesions, is transmitted to humans from animals caused by an orthopoxvirus, which is related to smallpox, according to PHAC.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2022
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• Montreal monkeypox cases levelling off, officials concerned by rises elsewhere

  Quebec has described the monkeypox outbreak in the province as "relatively contained," with 331 cases as of last week and no hospitalizations.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2022