Four cases of monkeypox confirmed in Island Health region

There have been four confirmed cases of monkeypox within Island Health since it was first reported to have spread to the region July 8, officials say.

Three of the cases are located in the South Island and one is in the Central Island, the health authority confirmed to CHEK News Thursday.

Island Health says as with any disease, there is the possibility that additional infections in the region have not been detected.

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