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Health officials in Grand County have confirmed the first case of measles in the area, involving an unvaccinated individual under 18 who was exposed outside the county. No exposures have been reported in local schools, and contact tracing is underway. The health department emphasizes the importance of the MMR vaccine for prevention and advises those experiencing symptoms to seek medical care, especially if unvaccinated or exposed.
A 21-year-old man died while attempting a high-risk skiing stunt to clear the width of Highway 40 near Berthoud Pass summit. Despite wearing protective gear, he lacked the necessary speed and distance, causing him to land on the highway pavement. The Grand County Coroner’s Office will release his identity and cause of death at a later time.
A wellhead burst in Grand County, Utah, causing thousands of pounds of natural gas to leak out and forcing campers to evacuate. The sheriff's office evacuated a two-mile radius around the well and shut down the main road. The closure forced campers to stay and miss their flights back home. A specialized team from Texas is on-site to control the leak, and Rose Petroleum believes the well can be under control by late Monday. The safety concerns remain for the one-mile radius around the well.