DHHS News

Measles in Utah residents

As of July 15, 2025, Utah has had 10 residents with confirmed measles.  We report the local health district in which people have been confirmed to have measles. 7 people are residents...
Last updated: July 16, 2025

Sarampión en residentes de Utah

Desde el 16 de julio de 2025 Utah tiene 10 residentes con sarampión confirmado. Esto no ha cambiado desde la semana pasada. 7 personas son residentes del condado de Utah3...
Last updated: July 16, 2025

Measles has been detected in Provo area wastewater

Make sure you’re up-to-date on immunizations Salt Lake City—An independent testing program detected measles in the wastewater in the Provo area from a sample collected on July 7. This means...
Last updated: July 11, 2025

Se ha detectado el sarampión en las aguas residuales del área de Provo

Asegúrese de estar al día con las vacunas Salt Lake City-Un programa de pruebas independiente detectó el sarampión en las aguas residuales del área de Provo tras una muestra obtenida...
Last updated: July 11, 2025

Measles in Utah residents

As of July 1, 2025 Utah has 9 residents with confirmed measles All of these people are unvaccinated. All of  the people who have been identified with measles since last...
Last updated: July 2, 2025

Sarampión en residentes de Utah

Desde el 1 de julio de 2025 Utah tiene 9 residentes con sarampión confirmado: Todas estas personas no están vacunadas. Todas las personas que han sido identificadas con sarampión desde...
Last updated: July 2, 2025

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Spanish news releases and media statements

We strive to provide all news releases and media statements in Spanish. Our language access team can provide translation services by contacting them at languageaccess.utah.gov.  

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Media guides and safe messaging

How we talk about suicide, mental health, and traumatic events matters. When we follow safe messaging guidelines, we contribute to a hopeful narrative about triumph over adversity. We communicate that support is available. Safe messaging promotes resiliency, encourages help-seeking, publicizes prevention successes, and encourages actions to help prevent suicide. 

When writing about suicide, mental health, or traumatic events follow safe messaging guidelines. Here are some of our favorite resources.