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Measles Surges: NC Siblings Infected, SC Cases Soar
17 Jan
Summary
- Two school-aged siblings in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, have tested positive for measles.
- Mecklenburg County detected measles in its wastewater earlier this week.
- South Carolina has reported 558 measles cases, with 90% affecting children.
Health officials have confirmed two new cases of measles in school-aged siblings residing in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. These individuals do not attend school within the county. This development comes just days after the virus was identified in Mecklenburg County's wastewater, raising local concerns.
Meanwhile, South Carolina is experiencing a significant measles outbreak, with health authorities announcing 124 new cases since Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 558. The outbreak is primarily concentrated in Spartanburg County, but cases have spread to schools in other areas. Notably, over 90% of South Carolina's cases are in children.
North Carolina has recorded a total of 9 measles cases since December 2025, with most identified in the western mountain regions. Authorities across both states are strongly advising unvaccinated individuals, particularly those planning to travel, to get vaccinated. They emphasize that robust vaccination coverage remains the most effective community-wide defense against measles.
