As if dealing with a global pandemic was not enough, we are now faced with another health risk. Some media have called it a cousin to smallpox. Toronto Public Health (TPH) says as of Thursday morning, it is “not aware of any local cases” of monkeypox in the city.
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1/3: TPH has received Qs on recent reports of #Monkeypox. We're not aware of any local cases, but we're aware of cases in other jurisdictions & in Canada. We'll continue to closely monitor this situation & keep the public informed if our local situation changes.
— Toronto Public Health (@TOPublicHealth) May 19, 2022
3/3: Symptoms can include a fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, & feeling tired, followed by a rash. If you think you may have been exposed or are experiencing any symptoms, we encourage you to self-isolate & seek medical attention. More info: https://t.co/DBlgdaMOyF
— Toronto Public Health (@TOPublicHealth) May 19, 2022
