Canada confirms its first case of clade I mpox

The Public Health Agency of Canada said this travel-related case was associated with an ongoing outbreak of clade I mpox in central and eastern Africa.

"The individual sought medical care for mpox symptoms in Canada shortly after their return and is currently isolating," the agency said in a statement.

"PHAC is working closely with public health authorities in Manitoba. The National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) notified the province on November 22 that the sample tested positive for mpox clade Ib," the agency added.