Tam said, stemmed from sexual contact between men, but said the risk is not limited to any one gender or sexual orientation.Ĭiting upcoming Pride celebrations, Dr. She also said that staying home if you are symptomatic can help prevent other infections, including monkeypox.Īs of June 17, there have been 168 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Canada, including 141 in Quebec, 21 in Ontario, 4 in Alberta, and 2 in British Columbia.
Tam said that COVID-19 readiness means maintaining awareness of local disease activity, staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, wearing a well-fitting mask, and improving ventilation.
