SALT LAKE CITY – Several people were exposed to and infected with measles after attending an event at Soldier Hollow, the Utah Department of Health & Human Services confirmed Tuesday.

On Aug. 16, the Utah DHHS reported that approximately 2,000 people attended a Utah High School Cycling League event at Soldier Hollow. The department said it “has confirmed that several people were exposed to and infected with measles,” but did not disclose how many people, or the origin of the spread.

“Measles is highly contagious and spreads easily, even at outdoor events,” Dr. Leisha Nolen, epidemiologist for the State of Utah, said in a release from the department.

Nolen advised that attendees and participants of upcoming cycling league events check their MMR vaccination status to prevent measles.

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