The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is reporting its first l...
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is reporting its first lab-confirmed case of the Monkeypox virus in its region.
The first local case of Monkeypox was confirmed on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, and involves a resident from Northumberland County who is currently recovering and in isolation. The HKPR District Health Unit has also completed follow-up with this individual and has contacted anyone else who may have had close contact with this case, including those who may require vaccination against the virus.
“We want to reassure everyone that we are notifying and following up with all close contacts. The risk to the public is low,” says Dr. Natalie Bocking, Medical Officer of Health, with the HKPR District Health Unit. “Monkeypox cases have been circulating in Ontario for a couple of months, including in our neighbouring health unit regions, so the finding of a local case is not a surprise.”
Monkeypox is a viral disease mainly found in countries in central and west Africa. Recently, monkeypox cases have been detected in other countries where it is not usually seen, including Canada., Public Health Ontario reports 326 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Ontario, with more than three-quarters of these cases reported in Toronto.
Anyone who experiences symptoms of Monkeypox should seek immediate medical attention. Monkeypox symptoms can be managed, and individuals typically recover within two to four weeks. A vaccine is also available for either pre-exposure or post-exposure prophylaxis associated with confirmed cases. To find out if you are eligible for the vaccine, visit the Health Unit’s
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