An “isolated case” of monkeypox has been confirmed in Alberta for the first time. The province’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, says that person had had close contact with a confirmed case outside the province.
The individual is now in self-isolation and we appreciate their cooperation with our team to inform our investigation and contact tracing
wrote Dr. Hinshaw on Twitter.
She clarified that no further information will be disclosed regarding the infected individual in order to protect their confidentiality.
Monkeypox is a relatively rare disease that can cause fever, pain, and rashes.
It is not transmitted as easily as COVID-19. It can be transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets during prolonged contact, direct contact with bodily fluids and contaminated clothing.
This virus does not discriminate and is not limited to transmission during intimate sexual activities
warns the chief medical officer of health all the same.
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, there were 26 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the country as of May 27.
