Concern in LGBTQ2S+ community over monkeypox fact sheet from Alberta Health
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Alberta has now confirmed four cases of monkeypox. The province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw made the announcement during Thursday’s COVID-19 press conference.
Alberta has now confirmed four cases of monkeypox. The province’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, made the announcement during Thursday’s COVID-19 press conference.
“These adult individuals are self isolating, and I want to express my appreciation for their assistance with contact tracing and investigation,” she said.
Monkeypox is spread through skin-to-skin contact, or by touching things contaminated by the virus like clothes or bedding.
Symptoms of monkeypox include fever, swollen glands, sores, or a rash.
Hinshaw said that anyone who experiences monkeypox symptoms should isolate and call 811.
“These are common symptoms and most people with these symptoms will have another cause. However, being aware of these symptoms is particularly important for anyone who has had a new sexual partner,” Hinshaw said.
Hinshaw noted that the majority of monkeypox cases that have been recorded worldwide have been in the gay community. She says Alberta Health has reached out to organizations across the province that serve the LGBTQ2S+ community to provide them with information.
