Utah Is the Measles Epicenter, Local Gripes, Goodbye Grizzlies
Utah is now the epicenter of the U.S. measles outbreak. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and newsletter editor Terina Ria discuss how we got here and how to stay safe. Plus, local gripes and shoutouts.
Resources and references:
- Utah now ‘epicenter’ of U.S. measles outbreak [Utah News Dispatch]
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