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SC Measles Cases Surge: Outbreak Spreads Rapidly
6 Jan
Summary
- South Carolina reported 211 measles cases, a jump of 26 since Friday.
- Most infected individuals, 196, were unvaccinated.
- Four individuals, including children, were hospitalized for complications.

The South Carolina health department reported a concerning rise in measles cases on Tuesday, with the total reaching 211. This marks an increase of 26 cases since the last update on Friday, highlighting the rapid spread of the ongoing outbreak concentrated in the state's northwest.
The data reveals a stark vaccination disparity, with 196 of the infected individuals being unvaccinated. Four cases involved those partially vaccinated, and one was fully vaccinated, while four had unknown vaccination statuses. Four people, including adults and children, have been hospitalized due to complications.
As of Tuesday, 144 individuals are in quarantine and seven are in isolation, with the latest end of quarantine set for January 28. The outbreak's spread is linked to exposures in households, schools, and church settings, with two cases still under investigation.




