Utah measles outbreak brings its biggest surge yet
By Erin Alberty
Published on April 1, 2026.
The number of new cases in Utah has risen by over 30% since March 10, marking the largest increase since the outbreak began. This increase in cases could potentially pose a threat to individuals who have had contact with the new patients. The state has also reported 559 new cases since June, an increase of 73% from the previous week.
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