Measles cases climb to nine in Utah

A nurse gives Michaella a measles, mumps and rubella virus vaccine made by Merck at the Utah County Health Department on April 29, 2019 in Provo, Utah. Photo: George Frey

PARK CITY, Utah — Utah has reported nine confirmed cases of measles as of July 7, amid a growing national outbreak. The first Utah case was confirmed on June 20, with seven cases now in Utah County and two in the state’s Southwest Health District.  The number of confirmed cases has risen from three as of June 26.

As of July 1, 2025, there have been 1,267 confirmed measles cases reported across 38 states and territories in the U.S. Most of those cases — about 9 out of 10 — are linked to outbreaks. So far this year, there have been 27 separate measles outbreaks, compared to 16 last year. In 2024, about 7 out of 10 cases were connected to outbreaks, showing that this year’s measles spread is more widespread and harder to contain.

Public exposure locations in Utah so far include:

• Parkway Health Center in Orem – June 13, 12:30–3:00 p.m.
• Timpanogos Regional ER – June 14, 2:00–9:00 p.m.

Health officials urge anyone who visited those sites during the listed times to monitor for measles symptoms—especially fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a rash that typically appears four days after a fever begins. If symptoms appear, stay home and call your healthcare provider before seeking care.

Vaccination remains the best protection. Two doses of the MMR vaccine are about 97% effective. For more details, exposure updates, or to check your immunization records, visit the Utah Department of Health measles tracking page.