Minor update to the Biosafety Advisory on Monkeypox virus

The Public Health Agency of Canada, in collaboration with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, has made a minor update to the Biosafety Advisory on Monkeypox virus (the Advisory). The Advisory outlines risk-based requirements and recommendations for facilities where Monkeypox virus is handled and stored as well as for the transportation of Monkeypox virus.

Minor amendments were made to Section 7 of the Advisory to clarify language and align content with Canadian Food Inspection Agency guidance on reporting of Monkeypox virus.

For questions about the updated Biosafety Advisory on Monkeypox virus, please email: pathogens.pathogenes@phac-aspc.gc.ca.