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On Friday, public health officials confirmed that a second Saskatchewan resident had contracted Monkeypox, a rare disease caused by monkeypox virus infection.
This case is not epidemiologically related to the first case announced on July 13 and the risk of transmission to Saskatchewan remains low.
Public health research, including tracking of contacts, is ongoing, but indicates the acquisition likely occurred outside the province.
Due to the risk of identifying the person, no information about the patient’s location, gender, and age will be disclosed.
Health officials will provide a public notification to a community or place if the risk to others is considered high.
Additional and confirmed cases of Monkeypox in Saskatchewan will be reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada according to routine reporting practices.
Smallpox is not easily transmitted from person to person. It is transmitted through prolonged close face-to-face contact, touching body fluids or injuries of a person sick from the disease or exposure to contaminated objects 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 suspicion or confirmation of Monkeypox and have a fever or other symptoms of illness within three weeks of returning to Saskatchewan, you should to call. HealthLine 811 or consult a healthcare provider immediately.
More information is available at saskatchewan.ca/monkeypox.
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