Public health officials provided a monkeypox update during Wednesday city council meeting. Wilson said the framing of the message on monkeypox 'could possibly put at risk the LGBTQ community moving forward,' and said 'that is exactly what happened in the 1980s,' referring to the HIV/AIDS crisis. 'Anybody is susceptible to it should they be in close physical contact with somebody who is infected.' 'I know that there's been a lot of expressed concern in the community and globally right now about an overemphasis on the spread of monkeypox being placed into a sexualized context,' she said. Nann said she felt 'uncomfortable' with public health's presentation.

Nrinder Nann both had concerns with how the data was presented at the meeting on Aug. Stigma could put LGBTQ community 'at risk' 'The most common risk factors reported from cases to date include multiple sex contacts in the last six months, sex with the same sex, a new sex contact in the last two months and anonymous sex,' Walker said. Jordan Walker, Hamilton's acting director of epidemiology, wellness and communicable disease control, said all 10 cases reported in the city were among men and the average age of those infected was 36. The first case was revealed early last month.įor context, the Public Health Agency of Canada has reported 1,008 cases of monkeypox country-wide. Within 24 hours after the event, you’ll be connected to our exclusive online dating system where you can send messages to each other without releasing your last name or e-mail address.Two Hamilton city councillors cautioned local public health officials about how they present new monkeypox data, saying it could stigmatize gay and bisexual men.ĭuring a board of health meeting earlier this week, public health officials revealed 10 cases of monkeypox have been reported in Hamilton. We will make sure you meet everyone at the event! We will then put two men in their own virtual speed dating rooms for a few short minutes until you are switched to your next partner. Using the Zoom system, we will gather together in the beginning for a short introduction by our staff. Mix up your own favorite drink, grab a seat on the couch and get ready to safely date while social distancing. Use Promocode PRIDEOCT! to receive $5.00 off! Enjoy speed dating in the comfort of your own home!

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