"Mosquito Population Surges in Salt Lake City and Florida, Raising Concerns of Malaria Spread in the US"

The mosquito population in Salt Lake City has surged this year due to abundant snow and spring rain, resulting in more standing water. Although the chances of malaria transmission in Utah are extremely low, health officials advise travelers to take malaria-prevention medication when visiting areas where the disease is more common. West Nile virus remains a greater concern in Utah, with cases reported each year. It is important to minimize exposure to mosquitoes by clearing standing water, maintaining screens, and using insect repellent.