Utah marks one year of widespread measles outbreaks, threatening US measles-free status
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The Associated Press
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Utah has been battling measles outbreaks for a full year since June 2025, with over 680 cases reported across nearly every county. Unlike other state outbreaks that were more contained, Utah's spread has been widespread, affecting undervaccinated communities and appearing in healthcare settings, stores, restaurants, and schools. The prolonged outbreak threatens the United States' measles-free designation.
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bskyUtah marks one year of widespread measles outbreaks, threatening US measles-free statusnewsday.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledUtah has spent the past year fighting measles outbreaks — a grim milestone that could affect whether the United States can keep its measles-free designation.
More than 680 people have gotten sick since the state's first outbreak began on June 20, 2025.
Unlike measles outbreaks in Texas, South Carolina and Arizona, the spread in Utah has been tough to contain to one region — infecting undervaccinated communities in nearly every county.
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