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First case of Monkeypox virus confirmed in Niagara Region

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The first confirmed case of monkeypox has been reported in the Niagara Region.

Niagara Region Public Health said a resident tested positive, and it is working to identify at-risk contacts to help prevent the spread of the virus.

The health agency said eligible close contacts will be offered Imvamune vaccine, a third generation smallpox vaccine.

Niagara Region Public Health will be operating several monkeypox vaccine clinics for at-risk people from Aug. 2 to 4.

More information on those clinics will be shared later this week.