News - Monkeypox

Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care is advising of the first confirmed case of clade lb mpox (monkeypox) in the province, which is also the first case of clade I mpox in Canada. This is a travel-related case associated with an ongoing outbreak of clade I mpox in central and eastern Africa.

Manitoba Health is advising of the first confirmed case of monkeypox in the province. A public health investigation, including contact tracing, is ongoing but indicates acquisition likely occurred outside of the province.