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Salt Lake County reported its first "probable" measles case amid a national outbreak.

The patient declined testing, hindering confirmation and contact tracing efforts, officials said.

Health officials urge cooperation to prevent measles spread. Vaccination remains the best protection.

SALT LAKE CITY — Health officials have identified what they believe is the first case of measles reported in Salt Lake County amid a current nationwide outbreak of the disease.

The Salt Lake County Health Department was alerted to a possible case of the viral disease on Monday, but a news release issued Wednesday says officials have been unable to confirm the diagnosis because the patient declined to participate in their investigation.

"The patient has dec

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