Hamilton confirms 1st case of monkeypox
Posted: Jul 04, 2022 2:17 PM ET | Last Updated: 31 minutes ago
Bobby Hristova
Hamilton Public Health Services says it has confirmed the city's first case of the monkeypox virus.
The Hamilton resident "was most likely infected during a recent visit to the City of Toronto," the Hamilton health unit said in a media release Monday afternoon.
"The individual is currently isolating and Hamilton Public Health Services has notified all close contacts."
Public health told CBC Hamilton the case was confirmed over the long weekend.
... This comes as the country has seen at least 100 cases, including 77 confirmed cases in Ontario.
Posted: Jul 04, 2022 2:17 PM ET | Last Updated: 31 minutes ago
Bobby Hristova
Hamilton Public Health Services says it has confirmed the city's first case of the monkeypox virus.
The Hamilton resident "was most likely infected during a recent visit to the City of Toronto," the Hamilton health unit said in a media release Monday afternoon.
"The individual is currently isolating and Hamilton Public Health Services has notified all close contacts."
Public health told CBC Hamilton the case was confirmed over the long weekend.
... This comes as the country has seen at least 100 cases, including 77 confirmed cases in Ontario.
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