South Carolina County at Epicenter of Growing Measles Outbreak with 135 Cases

South Carolina county at epicenter of growing measles outbreak with 135 cases

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is responding to an ongoing measles outbreak in the Upstate region, with 138 confirmed cases reported as of Dec. 16, 2025. Of these cases, 135 are centered around Spartanburg County, highlighting the area’s significant health concern.

SC measles outbreak in Upstate continues with church involved in spread

A South Carolina measles outbreak around Spartanburg County continues to spread and is now up to 135 cases. A church and schools account for many cases.

South Carolina measles outbreak grows to 135 cases

The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported nine new measles cases, bringing the total number of cases connected to the Upstate outbreak to 135.

Upstate measles cases increasing

At least 254 people were in quarantine for measles as of Tuesday, with 16 of them in isolation, according to state public health officials. They say they worry the Upstate outbreak is accelerating.

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