Canada has confirmed its first two cases of monkeypox as concern grows over the spread of the infectious virus in multiple countries.
In a statement late on Thursday, the Public Health Agency of Canada said two individuals in Quebec had tested positive for the rare disease.
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Earlier, Montreal public health authorities said they were investigating 17 suspected cases of monkeypox, urging calm that the disease isn’t likely to spread through the community.
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