Riverside County reports first confirmed case of measles countywide since 2018

Coachella attendees on high alert after local measles case

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) -- Coachella and Stagecoach, the valley's largest events, are just weeks away as the county deals with a recent measles case. Earlier this week, Riverside County health officials revealed a Coachella Valley resident tested positive for measles. The health scare comes as other parts of the country also deal with an increase in cases and the Coachella Valley welcomes travelers from around the world. Tonight, News Channel 3…

Riverside County reports first confirmed measles case since 2018

The skin of a patient after three days of measles infection. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Heinz F. Eichenwald/CDC) Riverside County health officials are urging people to take precautions Friday after the first case of measles in seven years surfaced in the county. The patient, identified only as a person from the eastern half of the county, tested positive for a measles infection in the last couple of weeks and is now recovering at home, according to …

Riverside County reports first confirmed case of measles countywide since 2018

The first case of measles in seven years in Riverside County prompted health officials on Thursday to urge precautions and vigilance among residents.

Luis Medina RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KUNA) – Riverside County reported its first confirmed case of measles since 2018. On Thursday, health officials announced that a Coachella Valley resident tested positive for measles. The individual has a history of international travel and is recovering at home. Documented measles vaccination has not been confirmed at this time. According to the California Department of Public Health, this is the ninth confirmed c…

Riverside County confirms first case of measles this year

The first case of measles in seven years surfaced in Riverside County, prompting health officials on Thursday, April 3 to urge precautions among residents. The patient, identified only as an adult from the eastern area of the county, tested positive for a measles infection in the last couple of weeks and is now recovering at home, according to Riverside University Health System. The origin of the infection could not be verified, but RUHS officia…

Riverside Confirms First Measles Case Since 2018

The first case of measles in seven years surfaced in Riverside County, prompting health officials Thursday to urge precautions and vigilance among residents. The patient, identified only as a person from the eastern half of the county, tested positive for a measles infection in the last couple of weeks and is now recovering at home, according to the Riverside University Health System. The origin of the infection could not be verified, but RUHS o…