Utah health department reports 54 recent measles cases as outbreak continues
KSL.com • • health
Key Points:
- Utah has reported 42 new measles cases this year, bringing the total to 237 in the ongoing outbreak, with 54 new cases identified in the past three weeks.
- Weekly new case numbers have been decreasing since late 2025, though additional cases may still be added as they are identified.
- Measles has been detected recently in wastewater samples from several counties, including Salt Lake, Utah, Weber, and Morgan, but not in Tooele, Davis, Summit, or TriCounty health districts.
- Approximately 89% of cases were unvaccinated individuals, with children under 18 accounting for 61% of cases; the health department urges vaccinations, including early doses for infants and children in high-risk areas
