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There were 21 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Ottawa as of Thursday, an increase of five cases from Tuesday, Public Health Ontario reported.
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In the metropolitan region, the province also identified one case each at the Eastern Ontario Health Unit and at the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark unit.
The agency reported 288 confirmed cases of the virus across the province, with 220 in Toronto.
All but one of the 288 cases confirmed since May 20 have been in men.
Nine people in Ontario have been hospitalized because of the virus, including two in intensive care.
There have been no deaths related to the virus in Ontario.
Although the majority of cases are among men who report intimate contact with other men, anyone can contract monkeypox.
Ottawa Public Health is tracking anyone who tests positive for the virus, as well as the patient’s close contacts.
OPH offers vaccination to those who have been in close contact with any person who tests positive, known as post-exposure prophylaxis. It also works with community organizations to vaccinate people at higher risk of monkeypox, known as pre-exposure prophylaxis.
People can find out if they’re eligible for the vaccine — and how to get it — on a dedicated webpage.
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