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04/24/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/24/2026 13:47

Utah measles outbreak reaches more than 600 cases

The Utah measles outbreak has increased to 607 cases, the state's Department of Health and Human Services reported April 24. Nationwide, there have been 1,792 confirmed measles cases so far in 2026, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those, 93% of cases are outbreak-associated, and 6% of cases have been hospitalized. The vaccination status of 92% of cases is unvaccinated or unknown.

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