Utah leads the nation in measles cases, but COVID made health officials cautious to encourage vaccines

“You say all you can in different ways, but it really comes down to what people are willing to do,” a southwest Utah health official said.

(Jud Burkett | Special to The Tribune) Downtown St. George, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.

(Jud Burkett | Special to The Tribune) Downtown St. George, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.

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