Multiple people at state wrestling tournament diagnosed with measles as it spreads in Utah
KSL.com • • health
Key Points:
- Multiple measles cases were confirmed among attendees of Utah's state wrestling championships at Utah Valley University, with particular concern for unvaccinated participants, according to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.
- Measles transmission is occurring across the state, especially among students involved in school and extracurricular activities, with outbreaks linked to events like the wrestling tournament and Highland High School in Salt Lake County.
- The outbreak, ongoing since June, has been steady with some increases after holidays and activities, and health officials expect continued transmission primarily among unvaccinated individuals before cases decline.
- Hospitalization rates in Utah are about 12% for measles cases, though severe cases are rare, and many mild cases may go unreported; the M
