Public health is investigating the case and has begun contact tracing. It's believed the infection happened outside of the province.
Posted: Jul 13, 2022 2:09 PM CT | Last Updated: 10 hours ago
The telltale lesions of monkeypox, as seen on the skin of an infected rhesus macaque, a type of monkey found throughout Asia.The provincial Ministry of Health made the announcement in a release on Wednesday afternoon. The ministry did not reveal the person's location, gender or age due to the risk of identifying them.
"Currently the risk within the province of Saskatchewan, and generally in Canada, is low. But residents are encouraged to be aware of the symptoms and to contact a health provider if they suspect they may be infected or if they suspect they may have been in contact with a person who is infected with monkeypox," said Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Julie Kryzanowski.
Public health is investigating the case and has begun contact tracing. It's believed the infection happened outside of the province, the release said.
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