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On Friday, public health officials confirmed that a second Saskatchewan resident has contracted monkeypox, a rare disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus.
This case is not epidemiologically related to the first case announced on July 13, and the risk of transmission in Saskatchewan remains low.
A public health investigation, including contact tracing, is ongoing but indicates the acquisition likely occurred out of province.
Due to the risk of personal identification, information about the location, gender and age of the patient will not be disclosed.
Health officials will provide public notice to a community or location if the risk to others is considered high.
Additional confirmed cases of monkeypox in Saskatchewan will be reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada under routine reporting practices.
Monkeypox does not spread easily from person to person. It is spread through prolonged close face-to-face contact, touching bodily fluids or lesions of a person who has the disease, or exposure to contaminated items such as bedding or clothing.
Typical symptoms include fever, rash and swollen lymph nodes.
If you have recently traveled to areas of Canada or the world with confirmed cases of monkeypox or have been in contact with a person with suspected or confirmed monkeypox and develop a fever or other symptoms of illness within three weeks of returning to Saskatchewan, you should call HealthLine 811 or consult a health care provider immediately.
More information is available at saskatchewan.ca/monkeypox.
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