A Case Of Monkeypox Has Been Confirmed In Gray Bruce.

The Gray Bruce Health Unit reports the first laboratory-confirmed case of monkeypox in the region. The person diagnosed with the disease lives in Grey-Bruce, but likely acquired the infection while visiting the greater Toronto area. They are currently in home isolation. GBHU staff say the person had only one close contact in the area and are monitoring that person. “Public Health would like to emphasize that although a case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Grey-Bruce, the risk to the community remains very low,” says Grey-Bruce Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Ian Arra. “Only people who have had close, direct contact with a person with monkeypox are at risk of acquiring the infection. This is not an easily spread virus. Anyone experiencing symptoms is advised to self-isolate at home and contact their healthcare provider immediately.” The Gray Bruce Health Unit continues to monitor the monkeypox situation closely.