Public Health

Warm weather helped slow Utah's outbreak, which had become the epicenter of outbreaks in the U.S. But the Utah State Epidemiologist still takes issue with even a single case in the state.

In other news, the Black Canyon Fire in central Utah is almost completely contained. And, Utahns can now authenticate documents for international use online.

In other news, Utah health officials are urging families to vaccinate against measles ahead of the school year. And, a British driver broke another land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

In other news, a new Utah music festival featuring Benson Boone and Sombr was canceled without explanation. And, public comment is open for higher Utah Transit Authority fares.

In other news, an off-ramp to the Salt Lake City International Airport is closing for a month. And, Junction's water supply in Piute County tested positive for E. coli after flooding last week.

The current outbreak is most severe in the Midwest, but some Mountain West states are starting to see cases as well. Utah, however, hasn't confirmed any connected to the outbreak.

Moderate PM2.5 and ozone levels considered healthy in isolation pose greater risk to pregnant parents and fetuses when they coincide, new research shows.

In other news, Utah submitted more evidence to dismiss a lawsuit from the Justice Department over private voter information. And, Utah Valley University chose its new president.

In other news, two new fires sparked in Utah County on Thursday. One in American Fork Canyon required nearby campers to evacuate.

In other news, Mantua Reservoir is under a danger advisory for a harmful algae bloom. And, Republican lawmakers paused an effort to get more legislative influence over ballot initiatives.