Utah now ‘epicenter’ of U.S. measles outbreak
FOX 13 News Utah • • general
Key Points:
- Utah is currently experiencing the most active measles outbreak in the U.S., with over 121 new cases reported in the last three weeks and a total of 583 confirmed cases since last year.
- In 2026 alone, Utah has reported 386 measles cases, surpassing the 197 cases diagnosed in 2025.
- Key hotspots include Southwest Utah (249 cases), Utah County (93 cases), Salt Lake County (62 cases), TriCounty Health Department area (59 cases), and Central Utah Public Health Department area (50 cases).
- Of the 583 cases, 47 individuals have been hospitalized, 383 are under 18 years old, and 200 are adults; the majority of infected individuals (485) were unvaccinated.
- In contrast, South Carolina, which has had 997 cases since October last year, has not reported any new cases since March 17, signaling a decline in their outbreak.
