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112 cases of monkeypox in Canada, all among men: a public health officer

From the Canadian Press

June 10, 2022 | 11:36

OTTOVA, Illinois – Canada’s chief public health official says there are now 112 cases of monkeypox across Canada and all infected are men.

Dr Theresa Tam told a briefing today that there were 98 cases in Quebec, 9 in Ontario, 4 in Alberta and one in British Columbia, with other alleged cases being investigated.

She says the National Immunization Advisory Committee recommends that people who may be at high risk of exposure be vaccinated.

But she says there is no need for a massive vaccination campaign against the virus at the moment.