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WHO reports 780 lab confirmed Monkeypox cases from 27 countries

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Geneva – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said it has been reported of 780 laboratory confirmed cases of monkeypox from 27 countries that are not endemic to the monkeypox virus. It said: “It is highly likely that other countries will identify cases and there will be further spread of the virus.” Few hospitalizations have been reported, apart from patients being …

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PHAC confirms 15 Monkeypox cases in Canada

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Ottawa – Canada now has 15 Monkeypox cases, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). This was announced by the federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos. More laboratory samples from different jurisdictions in Canada are being delivered to PHAC’s national microbiology laboratory in Winnipeg. More cases are expected in the next few days.