Mary Wilson
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Posted June 7, 2022 4:55 pm
By Irelyne Lavery
Canada’s public health agency has issued a travel notice as the monkeypox virus continues to spread around the world.
Travellers are advised to practise enhanced health precautions under the Level 2 advisory.
“Clusters of monkeypox cases have been reported in several countries internationally, outside of areas in Central and West Africa where cases are normally found,” a Tuesday release from the Public Health Agency (PHAC) said. “During your travel, you may be subject to procedures at your destination put in place to limit the spread of monkeypox, such as isolation, should you become infected.”
Canadians may also have limited access to timely and appropriate health care, should they become ill, and could experience delays returning to the country, PHAC warned.
... In Canada so far, Quebec has reported 90 cases of monkeypox and administered 813 vaccine doses. Five cases have also been found in Ontario and one in Alberta.
... PHAC recommends consulting with a health-care professional or visiting a travel health clinic at least six weeks before travelling. Wearing a face mask, frequent handwashing and avoiding close physical contact with people who are sick is also recommended. ...
https://globalnews.ca/news/8903580/...ce/?utm_source=@globalnews&utm_medium=Twitter
By Irelyne Lavery
Canada’s public health agency has issued a travel notice as the monkeypox virus continues to spread around the world.
Travellers are advised to practise enhanced health precautions under the Level 2 advisory.
“Clusters of monkeypox cases have been reported in several countries internationally, outside of areas in Central and West Africa where cases are normally found,” a Tuesday release from the Public Health Agency (PHAC) said. “During your travel, you may be subject to procedures at your destination put in place to limit the spread of monkeypox, such as isolation, should you become infected.”
Canadians may also have limited access to timely and appropriate health care, should they become ill, and could experience delays returning to the country, PHAC warned.
... In Canada so far, Quebec has reported 90 cases of monkeypox and administered 813 vaccine doses. Five cases have also been found in Ontario and one in Alberta.
... PHAC recommends consulting with a health-care professional or visiting a travel health clinic at least six weeks before travelling. Wearing a face mask, frequent handwashing and avoiding close physical contact with people who are sick is also recommended. ...
https://globalnews.ca/news/8903580/...ce/?utm_source=@globalnews&utm_medium=Twitter