Sen. Kimbrell Warns Risk Remains as Spartanburg Measles Outbreak Slows

Sen. Kimbrell warns risk remains as Spartanburg measles outbreak slows

As the measles outbreak centered in Spartanburg County nears 1,000 cases, Sen. Josh Kimbrell hosted a town hall about vaccines that sparked debate

DPH reports 6 new cases of measles in Upstate South Carolina, bringing total number to 985

An additional school and public exposures identified in Spartanburg area

FRIDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 6 New Measles Cases in Upstate, Bringing Outbreak total to 985; Additional School, Public Exposures Identified - The Dillon County News, LLC

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting six new cases of measles in the state since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 985. There are currently 61 people in quarantine and two in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for these is March 20. Based on the new cases, DPH has identified public exposures at Sugar Ridge Elementary (fewer than five…

6 new measles cases in Upstate bring outbreak total to 985

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Health officials have released more information about new cases of measles being reported in the Upstate. According to SCDPH, there are six new cases of measles in the state since Tuesday. The new cases brings the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 985. Based on the new cases, DPH has identified public exposures at Sugar Ridge Elementary (fewer than five individuals in quarantine). A…