Mpox

• Toronto reports 21 mpox cases so far this year, after 27 cases in all of 2023

  Toronto 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.

  Health

  Mar 20
  
• Mpox DNA targeted by University of Lethbridge researchers

  A team of University of Lethbridge researchers broke down the genetic code of Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, a foundation discovery for future treatment.

  Features

  Jul 7, 2023
  
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• N.S. reports new mpox case, ‘very low’ risk to general public

  For the first time in months, Nova Scotia has reported a new confirmed case of mpox in the Halifax region. Officials say there is 'very low' risk to the general public.

  Health

  Jun 23, 2023
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• USask’s VIDO receives $1 million for collaborative mpox research

  Dr. 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.

  Health

  May 25, 2023
• Mpox is no longer a global health emergency, WHO declares

  Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is no longer a global health emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Thursday in a press conference.

  Health

  May 11, 2023
• Experts say remain vigilant as mass mpox vaccination clinic wraps up in Halifax

  Even though Nova Scotia has had only one confirmed mpox case, experts are still advising those at risk to get vaccinated and remain vigilant.

  Canada

  May 3, 2023
• Mpox resurfaces in Montreal with 2 new cases confirmed: Public Health

  Public health said two new cases were diagnosed in the Montreal area on March 17, after several months without any new infections.

  Health

  Mar 30, 2023
• Mpox is still a global public health emergency, WHO declares

  Mpox - 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.

  Health

  Feb 15, 2023
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• More investment needed to counter COVID-19 misinformation, Canada’s top doctor says

  Theresa Tam says more investments are needed to combat misinformation about vaccines and pandemic measures to ensure Canada is ready for possible new COVID-19 variants of concern.

  Health

  Dec 23, 2022
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• Montreal non-profit pioneered use of ‘mpox’ before WHO official change

  Long before the World Health Organization's official modification, a Montreal community organization pioneered a movement for change of its own. 

  Health

  Nov 28, 2022