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Spartanburg Measles Alert: 7 New Cases Emerge
29 Nov
Summary
- Seven new measles cases were confirmed in Spartanburg County.
- Public exposure event occurred at the Spartanburg Costco on November 18.
- New infections are linked to household and school transmission.
Spartanburg County health officials have confirmed seven new cases of measles, contributing to an ongoing outbreak. The majority of these new infections stem from household transmission, with one case identified within a school setting. Importantly, all individuals with these recent diagnoses were already in quarantine, according to Department of Public Health (DPH) investigators.
However, a significant public exposure warning has been issued concerning the Spartanburg Costco, specifically the tire center, on November 18. Unvaccinated individuals who were present at this location between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. are urged to watch for symptoms, which typically appear seven to 12 days after exposure.
Early measles symptoms include cough, runny nose, and mild fever, followed by a red, splotchy rash. DPH strongly advises anyone suspecting they have measles to contact their healthcare provider immediately before visiting to prevent further spread within clinical settings. Updates on the outbreak, including the specific school involved, are expected early next week.
