Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Geoffrey Leung signs the proclamation declaring monkeypox as a public health emergency. Valley News/Courtesy photo
RIVERSIDE – Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Geoffrey Leung has proclaimed a public health emergency due to the growing number of monkeypox cases, a move that health officials said will focus attention on a virus that has spread so quickly.Leung signed the proclamation Monday, Aug. 8. The county Board of Supervisors has seven days to ratify the action. Both state and federal health officials, as well as a handful of counties and cities in California, have proclaimed monkeypox a public health emergency.“We have seen the devastating physical effects of monkeypox on those who have been infected, as well as the emotional toll on partners, family and loved ones,” Leung said. “Now is the time for public health, our community partners and local leadership to reinforce ou
