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Riverside County reports new mpox case in Coachella Valley, total now 317 By City News Service
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or the first time in more than six months, Riverside County reported a new confirmed or probable mpox case in the Coachella Valley on Thursday, raising the overall number to 317. Riverside County has reported a total of 317 probable or confirmed cases of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, with nearly half of them in Palm Springs and the last case reported in December 2022, according to the latest Riverside University Health System data. Additional data can be found at ruhealth.org/mpx-data. “This is a good reminder that there is a mpox vaccine and clinics are held regularly,” Riverside University Health System spokesman Jose Arballo said Thursday. Vaccines and testing for mpox are available in various areas including DAP Health, Palm Springs Community Health Center, Eisenhower Health and Indio Family Care Center, all located in eastern Riverside County. More information about upcoming vaccine clinics in Riverside County for mpox can be found at ruhealth.org/
A colorized transmission electron micrograph shows monkeypox particles, in teal, found within an infected cell, shown in brown. | Photo courtesy of NIAID
upcoming-vaccine-clinics. The California Department of Public Health asks individuals to self- evaluate their risk for mpox infection and to prioritize getting the vaccine for individuals who
are high-risk, according to RUHS. “While there is currently adequate vaccine supply, there are no longer ‘eligibility’ criteria, and vaccine providers can offer and
provide vaccine to any patients who may be at risk, and persons who request vaccination should receive it without having to attest to specific risk factors,” RUHS officials said in a statement.
Mpox is generally spread through intimate skinto-skin contact, resulting from infectious rashes and scabs, though respiratory secretions and bodily fluids exchanged during extended
physical episodes such as sexual intercourse can lead to transmission, according to the CDC. Symptoms include pimples, blisters, rashes, fever and fatigue. There is no specific treatment. People who have been infected with smallpox, or have been vaccinated for it, may have immunity to mpox. People with symptoms are urged to visit a medical provider, cover the rash area with clothing, wear a mask and avoid close or skin-toskin contact with others. The CDC particularly recommends those steps for people who recently traveled to an area where mpox cases have been reported or who have had contact with a confirmed or suspected mpox case. As of Wednesday, a total of 5,774 mpox cases have been reported in California — the highest of any state — while nationwide, the aggregate count is 30,555, according to the latest CDC data. A state-by-state tally of cases is available at cdc.gov/poxvirus/mpox/ response/2022/us-map.html.
New Riverside council ward boundaries take effect this week
Plane crash in Riverside County leaves 1 dead, 3 injured
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ew Riverside City Council ward boundaries approved through the Reshape Riverside process take effect on Thursday and will be in play for next year’s council elections, officials said last week. The council’s 5-2 vote on June 13 ended the 10-month Reshape Riverside process that featured community meetings and “extensive public input,” Riverside officials said in a statement. Council members Clarissa Cervantes and Chuck Conder voted against the new district lines, “saying they preferred different maps.” The new ward map will determine the boundaries for City Council elections in wards 1,3, 5 and 7 in March and November 2024. The new boundaries for wards 2, 4 and 6 will apply to the 2026 elections. “These new ward boundaries reflect hours of community input, staff analysis and council See Ward boundaries Page 28
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ne person was killed and three others were injured Tuesday after a plane crashed in Riverside County, authorities said. The crash occurred around 2:45 p.m. in the 37000 block of Industry Way in French
Valley. The single-engine aircraft involved in the crash was a Cessna 172, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The plane had four individuals on board when it crashed shortly after taking off from the nearby French Valley Airport. Televised news footage captured the aftermath of the tragic incident, showing the small Cessna upside down in a parking lot near a business. The scene was chaotic, with emergency personnel rushing to help the victims. The Riverside County Fire Department swiftly responded to the crash and provided updates via social media. See Plane crash Page 27