A second case of monkeypox has been confirmed in a Saskatchewan resident, the province said in a news release.
The province also said this case is not epidemiologically linked to the first case announced earlier in the week, adding that the risk in Saskatchewan remains low.
Public health is investigating and the province said it’s likely the person picked up the virus while outside of Saskatchewan.
Like the first case, the province said that because of the risk of the person being identified, information about the location, gender and age of the infected person will not be released.
According to the province, monkeypox is not easily transmitted from person to person.
However, it can be spread through prolonged close face-to-face contact, touching bodily fluids or lesions of a person who has the disease, and exposure to contaminated items such as bedding or clothing.
Typical symptoms include fever, rash and swollen lymph nodes.
The province said additional, confirmed cases of monkeypox in Saskatchewan will be reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Those who have recently traveled to parts of Canada or the world with confirmed cases of monkeypox or have been in contact with a person with a suspected or confirmed case and develop symptoms within three weeks of returning to Saskatchewan are asked to call to HealthLine 811 or to consult a health care provider immediately, the province said.
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