Spartanburg County Measles Outbreak Expands as State Health Officials Confirm More Cases

Spartanburg County measles outbreak expands as state health officials confirm more cases

The South Carolina Department of Public Health says seven measles cases are tied to a Spartanburg County outbreak, part of 10 confirmed statewide.

South Carolina Officials Confirm Measles Outbreak

Officials in South Carolina on Oct. 2 confirmed an outbreak of measles in the state. As of Oct. 1, eight measles cases have been reported in the northern part of the state, the South Carolina Department of Public Health said. Five of the patients became sick within the past month. All of the people are unvaccinated, and none had previously had measles. They are isolating to try to prevent the outbreak from spreading. Officials are also working t…

State health officials announce additional measles cases in SC - ABC Columbia

The measles outbreak continues to spread in the Upstate.