Monkeypox Spread
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Monkeypox outbreak can be stopped in Europe, WHO saysMore than 47,600 confirmed cases in 90 countries where monkeypox is not endemic have been reported since early May. The WHO has declared the outbreak a global health emergency.WorldAug 30, 2022
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1st case of monkeypox confirmed in Nova Scotia residentNova Scotia has its first confirmed case of monkeypox after a resident caught it while travelling outside of the province, health officials say.HealthAug 23, 2022
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Monkeypox could spread to pets if there’s close contact, officials warnHealth officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.HealthAug 16, 2022
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Montreal says vaccine — not limiting sexual partners — best way to fight monkeypoxCity public health officials say vaccination against the disease remains the best strategy to reduce transmission in the city's LGBTQ community.CanadaJul 28, 2022
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Monkeypox cases spike in Canada – has the risk level changed in the country?Canada now has 477 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the country since its emergence as part of the unusual global outbreak that started in May.CanadaJul 15, 2022
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‘Sustained transmission’ of monkeypox will put vulnerable groups at risk, WHO warnsThere have been more than 3,400 cases of monkeypox, and one death, since the outbreak began in May, largely in Europe among men who have sex with men, according to a WHO tally.WorldJun 29, 2022
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WHO creates monkeypox vaccine-sharing program amid inequity fearsWHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the agency is developing an initiative for “fair access” to vaccines and treatments that it hopes will be ready within weeks.WorldJun 15, 2022
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Does monkeypox represent a global health emergency? WHO to decideThere have been 1,600 confirmed and 1,500 suspected cases of monkeypox this year and 72 deaths, WHO said, in 39 countries, including the countries where the virus usually spreads.WorldJun 14, 2022
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Monkeypox and travel: Here’s what Canadians should knowShould Canadian travellers worry about contracting monkeypox given the public health warning earlier this week urging caution for those planning trips abroad? Experts weigh in.HealthJun 8, 2022
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Monkeypox: More than 1,000 cases reported in non-endemic countries, WHO saysThere have been more than 1,000 monkeypox cases reported to the World Health Organization in the current outbreak outside the countries in Africa where it more commonly spreads.HealthJun 8, 2022
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