SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — According to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Utah has now hit 559 confirmed measles cases during the current outbreak, which started in June 2025. They also have updated exposure locations, which includes schools, grocery stores, and other highly frequented areas.

Utah DHHS says they have confirmed 559 cases of measles, with 73 of those cases being diagnosed in the last week. The Southwest Utah Health District has the most cases at 242, followed by Utah County at 87, and Salt Lake County at 60.

DHHS has also identified the following locations as potential exposure locations:

Cache County School District Office (84 E 2400 N, North Logan, UT) from March 4-6 from 8 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Silver Lake Lodge, Deer Valley Resort (7600 Royal St, Park City, UT 84060) on March 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Uintah High School Play (1800 W 500 N, Vernal, UT 84078) from March 12-14

Kangaroo Zoo (395 N Redwood Road, North Salt Lake, UT 84054) on March 9 from 5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Cottonwood Megaplex (1945 E Murray Holladay Rd, Holladay, Utah 84117) on March 10 from 6:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium (12033 Lone Peak Pkwy, Draper, UT 84020) on March 10, and March 11

Foothill Family Clinic (13953 S Bangerter Parkway, Draper, UT 84020) on March 12 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Hobby Lobby (771 N Redwood Road, Saratoga Springs, UT, 84045) on March 10 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Southridge Instacare (3723 W 12600 S #150, Riverton, UT 84065) on March 13 from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Primary Children’s Hospital Emergency Department (81 Mario Capecchi Drive, Salt Lake City, UT, 84113) on March 13 at 7:30 p.m. to March 14 at 2:30 a.m., and March 17 fom 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Smith’s (1320 N Redwood Road, Saratoga Springs, UT 84045) on March 10 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Reagan Elementary School (1143 W Center St., Springville, UT 84663) on March 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Trader Joe’s (440 E Park Ave, Orem, UT 84097) on March 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Walmart Supercenter (1355 Sandhill Road, Orem, UT 84097) on March 11 from 1:00 pm. to 4:00 p.m.

Timpanogos High School (1450 N 200 E, Orem, UT 84057) on March 12

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Lindon Temple Open House (850 E Center Street, Lindon, UT 84042) on March 12 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Primary Children’s Hospital (100 Mario Capecchi Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84113) Emergency Room on March 13 and 14 from 7:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.

Walmart Supercenter (221 W Parrish Lane, Centerville, UT 84014) on March 15 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Dry Creek Physical Therapy (3000 Triumph Boulevard, Suite 310, Lehi, UT 84043) on March 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Golden Corral (171 W University Parkway, Orem, UT 84058) on March 18 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Orem Junior High School (650 West Jaguar Ave, Orem, UT 84057) on March 26

Bristlecone Coffee Shop (67 W Center Street, Cedar City, UT 84720) on March 9, 10, or 11 from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Natural Grocers (893 S Main Street, Cedar City, UT 84720) on March 12

On the Farm Childcare (5140 W 100 S, Cedar City, UT 84720) on March 10, 11, or 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Western Outlaw Beauty (903 N Main Street Suite A, Cedar City, UT 84721) on March 13 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cedar City Hospital Emergency Department (1303 N Main Street, Cedar City, UT 84720) on March 14 at 11:15 p.m. to March 15 at 7 a.m.

Cedar City Instacare (962 Sage Drive, Cedar City, UT 84721) on March 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse (176 E Center Street, Veyo, UT 84782) on March 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Oscar’s Cafe (948 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT 84767) on March 15 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Fiesta FunFamily Center (171 E 1160 S, St. George, UT 84770) on March 16 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Dixie Intermediate School (929 S 100 E, St. George, UT 84770) on March 17, 2026

Walmart (1330 S Providence Center Drive, Cedar City, UT 84720) on March 17 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Smith’s (633 S Main Street, Cedar City, UT 84720) on March 17 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Walmart Distribution Center (150 Old Highway 91, Hurricane, UT 84737) on March 18 or March 19 from 4:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Majestic Fields Elementary School (675 Majestic Drive, Washington, UT 84780) on March 24

Ross Dress for Less (990 S main Street, Cedar City, UT 84720) on March 29 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

If you were in any of the above locations at the listed times, DHHS recommends watching for measles symptoms for at least three weeks from the listed exposure dates.

Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily through the air through coughing and sneezing. The CDC said those infected won’t see symptoms appear until about a week after infection, and common symptoms include high fever, cough, and a rash.

Tiny white spots may appear inside the mouth two to three days after symptoms begin.

Measles can cause serious health complications, especially for those who are not protected through the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Those complications can include pneumonia, encephalitis or brain swelling, seizures, and death.

The measles rash appears 3 to 5 days after the first symptoms. It usually begins as flat red spots that appear on the face at the hairline. They then spread downward to the neck, trunk, arms, legs, and feet.

According to DHHS, 90% of Utahns are vaccinated against measles and experts are urging those who are not vaccinated to get the MMR vaccine. Utah State Epidemiologist Leisha Nolan says that the most effective prevention against the measles is vaccination.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been 910 newly confirmed measles cases throughout the United States in 2026, associated with five new outbreaks and other outbreaks that started in 2025.

In 2025, a total of 2,280 confirmed measles cases were reported by 45 jurisdictions in the United States and among international visitors to the U.S., according to information from the CDC. There were three measles-related deaths last year.

CDC data also indicates that there have been 47 measles outbreaks (defined as 3 or more related cases) in 2025. In comparison, 16 outbreaks were reported during 2024.

According to a study conducted by the DHHS, immunization rates with specific vaccines have decreased amongst kindergarteners throughout Utah since 2014. Amelia Salmanson, a measles epidemiologist with the DHHS, told ABC4.com that anyone who is exhibiting measles symptoms or is sick should do their best to “stay home and away from others”. They can also call ahead when seeking care so clinics can prevent spread in their waiting rooms.

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