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First Canadian Case of Severe Mpox Strain Confirmed in Manitoba

  • The Public Health Agency of Canada confirmed the first case of a more severe mpox strain (clade I) in Manitoba, linked to an outbreak in central and eastern Africa.
  • The infected individual sought medical care shortly after returning to Canada and is currently isolating.
  • Health officials emphasize the low-risk to the general-population but continue contact tracing and monitoring the situation.