Public Health Ontario reported 288 confirmed cases of the virus across the province, with 220 in Toronto.
In the capital region, the province also identified one case each in the Eastern Ontario Health Unit and in the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark unit.All but one of the 288 cases confirmed since May 20 have been in men.There have been no deaths associated with the virus in Ontario.
Although the majority of cases have been among men who report intimate contact with other men, anyone can get monkeypox. Ottawa Public Health follows up with anyone who tests positive for the virus, as well as the patient’s close contacts. OPH has been offering vaccination to those who have been in close contact with any person who has tested positive, known as post-exposure prophylaxis. It’s also working with community organizations to give vaccines to people at higher risk of monkeypox, known as pre-exposure prophylaxis.
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