Toronto Public Health says there has been a spike in reported cases of mpox – formerly known as monkeypox – in late June and July following major events and festivals in the city
Toronto public health officials are urging eligible residents to get vaccinated against mpox as the number of reported cases in the city continues to rise.
. It says that as of July 31, a total of 93 cases have been confirmed this year, compared to 21 confirmed cases reported for the same period last year.The agency says while mpox cases have been reported across the city, there has been a higher concentration of cases in residents in the downtown core. Toronto Public Health says mpox is currently spreading mostly between people who have close, intimate or sexual contact with a person who has the virus, with gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men being most affected.
The agency says vaccination is the best way to prevent further spread, and recommends two doses for the best protection.Quebec government has only recouped about one-third of pandemic-era fines more than two years after lifting public health measuresQuebec government has only recouped about one-third of pandemic-era fines more than two years after lifting public health measures
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