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Surge of measles cases in South Carolina raises alarm over elimination status

South Carolina’s measles outbreak continues to intensify, with state health officials confirming 88 additional infections this week, pushing the total to 646 cases since October. The South Carolina Department of Public Health said the vast majority of cases remain concentrated in the Upstate region, particularly Spartanburg County near the North Carolina border. Health authorities have identified numerous public exposure sites tied to the outbreak, including elementary and secondary schools, two grocery stores, a Publix supermarket, the South Carolina State Museum, and college campuses. Clemson University reported that 34 students are currently quarantined, while Anderson University has placed 50 students

 

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