South Carolina: 2025-2026 Measles

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Source: https://www.abccolumbia.com/2026/01/...ree-locations/

DPH measles investigation identifies public exposures at three locations
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Tiffany Rigby



COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The SCDPH has identified three public exposes of measles as part of an ongoing investigation into the current Upstate outbreak, say officials.

South Carolina Department of Public Health has identified some locations and times.

DPH has defined the times of potential exposure to others at the following locations:

Nose Dive restaurant at 116 S. Main Street, Greenville, S.C. on Dec. 24 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm
Best Buy at 1125 Woodruff Road, Suite 1201, Greenville, S.C. on Dec. 24 from 3 to 6 p.m.
The Spartanburg Library at 151 at S. Church Street, Spartanburg, S.C. for the Solar Superstorms Planetarium Show on Dec. 27 from 3:15 to 6:30 p.m.

Officials say the person did not know they were infectious at the time of the exposures at the three newly identified locations...

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S.C. sees sharp surge in measles outbreak after holidays
Published: Jan. 6, 2026 at 12:33 PM EST|Updated: 19 minutes ago

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - In a post-holiday surge, the South Carolina Department of Public Health is reporting 26 new cases of measles in the state since Friday.

This brings the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 211.

Nineteen of the new cases were associated with exposures in known households and previously reported school exposures. Four resulted from an exposure at church. The source of one case is unknown, and two are still being investigated

There are currently 144 people in quarantine and seven in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for these is Jan. 28

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TUESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 26 New Measles Cases in Upstate, Bringing Outbreak total to 211
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jan. 6, 2026


COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 26 new cases of measles in the state since Friday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 211.

Nineteen of the new cases were associated with exposures in known households and previously reported school exposures. Four resulted from an exposure at church. The source of one case is unknown, and two are still being investigated.

There are currently 144 people in quarantine and seven in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for these is January 28.

Based on the new cases, DPH has identified public exposures at two schools: Sugar Ridge Elementary and Boiling Springs Elementary and began notifying potentially exposed students, faculty and staff on Dec. 31. There are currently nine students in quarantine from these schools. Churches where exposures occurred include Tabernacle of Salvation Church, Slavic Pentecostal Church of Spartanburg, Unitarian Universalist Church of Spartanburg, and Ark of Salvation Church.

Although complications from measles are not reportable, DPH has learned that four people, including adults and children, required hospitalization for complications of the disease. Additional cases required medical care for measles but were not hospitalized. To protect privacy, DPH does not provide personal details or specifics of the clinical status of cases.

DPH continues to stress the importance of notifying a health care provider of a possible measles exposure before seeking care to allow arrangements to be made in clinical settings to protect others as clinical sites have also been settings of public exposures.

A person with measles is contagious from four days before the rash appears and they may be unaware they can spread measles before they know they have the disease. To help stop the spread of measles, it is very important for those with mild illness or who are in quarantine to stay home to protect others. We encourage employers to support workers in following DPH recommendations to stay out of work while ill or in quarantine which also protects businesses, other workers and clients.

To stay up-to-date on the latest measles outbreak information, visit our dedicated webpage here.

Vaccination continues to be the best way to prevent measles and stop this outbreak. Vaccines are also available at many primary care provider offices and pharmacies, as well as DPH Health Departments.

Any community partners or organizations interested in scheduling a vaccination event from DPH’s Mobile Health Unit can request a visit to their location by completing this form on our website. DPH will prioritize requests for MMR vaccination events, if received, and will also take steps to increase appointment availability for MMR vaccination in health department locations, should demand dictate.

Outbreak Data Points
Age breakdown of 211 cases:
Under 5: 45
5-17: 143
18+: 17
Minors under 18 (age undisclosed): 6

Vaccination status:
196 unvaccinated, 4 partially vaccinated with one of the recommended two-dose MMR sequence, 1 vaccinated, 4 unknown, and 6 still being investigated.

https://dph.sc.gov/news/tuesday-measles-update-dph-reports-26-new-measles-cases-upstate-bringing-outbreak-total-211

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FRIDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 99 New Measles Cases in Upstate, Bringing Outbreak total to 310

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jan. 9, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 99 new cases of measles in the state since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 310. The outbreak remains centered around Spartanburg County, with most cases located there.

There are currently 200 people in quarantine and nine in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for these is January 29.

“The number of those in quarantine does not reflect the number actually exposed,” said Dr. Linda Bell, state epidemiologist and DPH’s incident commander for the measles outbreak. “An increasing number of public exposure sites are being identified with likely hundreds more people exposed who are not aware they should be in quarantine if they are not immune to measles. Previous measles transmission studies have shown that one measles case can result in up to 20 new infections among unvaccinated contacts.”

Numerous public exposure sites also limits our ability to associate non-household related cases to a likely source...

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TUESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 124 New Measles Cases in Upstate, New Public Exposures, and Upcoming Vaccination Opportunities
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Jan. 13, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 124 new cases of measles in the state since Friday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 434.

There are currently 409 people in quarantine and 17 in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for these is Feb. 6.

A person was confirmed to have attended the South Carolina State Museum in Columbia while infectious. People who visited the museum between the hours of 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 2 may have been exposed. The person did not know they were infectious at the time of the exposure.

The incubation period for measles is usually 7 to 14 days but can be up to 21 days. Therefore, people exposed at this location who are not immune could begin developing early symptoms of measles now. DPH is asking anyone who was at the museum during that specific day and time to contact a health care provider if you believe you may have been exposed and you develop symptoms, or if you do not have immunity to measles. People who were exposed, especially those without immunity through vaccination or previous disease, should monitor for symptoms through Jan. 23...

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Source: https://dph.sc.gov/news/friday-measl...reak-total-558

FRIDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 124 New Measles Cases in Upstate, Bringing Outbreak total to 558, Additional School and Public Exposures

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Jan. 16, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 124 new cases of measles in the state since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 558. The outbreak remains centered around Spartanburg County, with most cases located there.

There are currently 531 people in quarantine and 85 in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for these is Feb. 16.

Based on the new cases, DPH has identified public exposures at the following schools: Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary (53 students in quarantine), Campobello Gramling School (46 students in quarantine), Crestview Elementary (22 students in quarantine), Libertas Academy (15 students in quarantine), Fairforest Elementary (14 students in quarantine), Berry Shoals Elementary (14 students in quarantine), Oakland Elementary (6 students in quarantine), Mabry Middle School (6 students in quarantine) and Landrum High School (5 students in quarantine).

DPH has identified numerous locations that individuals visited while infectious with measles. DPH has defined the times of potential exposure to others at the following locations:

Walmart at 203 Cedar Springs Road, Spartanburg, S.C. on Saturday, Jan. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Wash Depot at 2177 S. Pine Street, Spartanburg, S.C. on Saturday, Jan. 3 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 4
Bintime Spartanburg at 445 S. Blackstock Road, Spartanburg, S.C. on Wednesday, Jan. 7 from 4 to 7:15 p.m.

DPH is not aware of any risk for measles exposure at these locations beyond the periods of time given...

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Source: https://www.wltx.com/article/news/he...c-b816453e940b

Clemson confirms first known measles case on main campus
Clemson University says South Carolina Department of Public Health is tracing exposures after a confirmed measles case linked to campus.

Author: Christopher Buchanan
Published: 8:14 PM EST January 17, 2026
Updated: 8:14 PM EST January 17, 2026


CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson University has confirmed its first known case of measles on its main campus.

The university shared on Saturday that it was informed by the South Carolina Department of Public Health (SCDPH) of a confirmed case involving someone affiliated with the university.

The university said the person has isolated as instructed by the SCDPH, and the health agency is now working to determine who may have been exposed. The agency will then email anyone they believe may need to quarantine...

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Source: https://www.wyff4.com/article/measle...break/70048529


Measles case confirmed at Anderson University
Updated: 12:05 PM EST Jan 19, 2026
Zach Rainey
Digital Content Producer
ANDERSON, S.C. —


A student at Anderson University has been diagnosed with measles, according to school officials.

On Monday, Andrew Beckner, Executive Director of Public Relations at Anderson University, confirmed that measles was detected in one of the students.

According to Beckner, students and faculty were informed on Friday, Jan. 16, around 4 p.m. The student is no longer on campus and all known close contacts have been notified...

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Source: https://dph.sc.gov/news/tuesday-meas...reak-total-646

TUESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 88 New Measles Cases in Upstate, Bringing Outbreak total to 646, Additional Exposures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jan. 20, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 88 new cases of measles in the state since Friday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 646.

There are currently 538 people in quarantine and 33 in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for these is Feb. 23.

Based on the new cases, DPH has identified public exposures at the following schools: Starr Elementary (17 students in quarantine), Global Academy (13 students in quarantine), Boiling Springs High School (11 students in quarantine) and Chapman High School (less than 5 students in quarantine), Boiling Springs Elementary (students in quarantine to be determined) and Rainbow Lake Middle (students in quarantine to be determined). Additionally, students remain in quarantine from the following schools: Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary (59 students in quarantine), Campobello Gramling School (46 students in quarantine), Crestview Elementary (22 students in quarantine), Libertas Academy (15 students in quarantine), Fairforest Elementary (14 students in quarantine), Berry Shoals Elementary (14 students in quarantine), Oakland Elementary (6 students in quarantine), Mabry Middle School (6 students in quarantine) and Landrum High School (6 students in quarantine).

Public exposures were also identified at Clemson University (34 students in quarantine) and Anderson University (50 students in quarantine).

DPH has identified additional locations that individuals visited while infectious with measles. DPH has defined the times of potential exposure to others at the following locations:

Publix at 2153 E. Main Street, Duncan, S.C. on Friday, Jan. 16 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Food Lion at 11153 Asheville Highway, Inman, SC on Sunday, Jan. 11 from 12 to 8 p.m. AND Monday, Jan. 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

DPH is not aware of any risk for measles exposure at these locations beyond the periods of time given.

People who were exposed at Publix in Duncan, especially those without immunity through vaccination or previous disease, should monitor for symptoms through Feb. 6. Those exposed at Food Lion in Inman should monitor for symptoms through Feb. 1 or Feb. 2, depending on the date they were exposed. Measles symptoms to watch for typically begin 7-12 days (but up to 21 days) after exposure, and include cough, runny nose, and red watery eyes, and fever followed by a rash two to three days later that starts on the face then spreads to the rest of the body...

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Source: https://dph.sc.gov/news/friday-measl...reak-total-700

FRIDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 54 New Measles Cases in Upstate, Bringing Outbreak total to 700, Additional School and Public Exposure

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jan. 23, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 54 new cases of measles in the state since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 700.

There are currently 485 people in quarantine and 10 in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for these is Feb. 14.

Based on the new cases, DPH has identified public exposures at the following schools: Cooley Springs Elementary (22 students in quarantine), Cannons Elementary (8 students in quarantine), Abner Creek Middle (students in quarantine to be determined), Mayo Elementary (students in quarantine to be determined) and Sugar Ridge Elementary (students in quarantine to be determined).

Additionally, students remain in quarantine from the following schools: Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary (59 students in quarantine), Campobello Gramling School (46 students in quarantine), Libertas Academy (28 students in quarantine), Crestview Elementary (22 students in quarantine), Boiling Springs Elementary (21 students in quarantine), Starr Elementary (17 students in quarantine), Fairforest Elementary (13 students in quarantine), Berry Shoals Elementary (13 students in quarantine), Rainbow Lake Middle (12 students in quarantine), Global Academy (11 students in quarantine), Boiling Springs High School (11 students in quarantine), Landrum High School (6 students in quarantine), Oakland Elementary (6 students in quarantine), Mabry Middle School (6 students in quarantine) and Chapman High School (fewer than 5 students in quarantine).

DPH has identified additional locations that individuals visited while infectious with measles. DPH has defined the times of potential exposure to others at the following locations:

Anytime Fitness at 3621 Boiling Springs Road, Boiling Springs, S.C. on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 6:10 to 10:10 p.m.
United States Post Office at 504 Pennsylvania Avenue, Greer, S.C. on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Goodwill at 1333 W. Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greer, S.C. on Tuesday, Jan. 13 from 10:20 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Aldi at 1560 W. Floyd Baker Boulevard, Gaffney, S.C. on Saturday, Jan. 17 from 4 to 6:45 p.m.

DPH is not aware of any risk for measles exposure at these locations beyond the periods of time given...

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Source: https://dph.sc.gov/news/tuesday-meas...reak-total-789

TUESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 89 New Measles Cases in Upstate, Bringing Outbreak total to 789, Additional School Exposures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jan. 27, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 89 new cases of measles in the state since Friday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 789.

There are currently 557 people in quarantine and 20 in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for these is Feb. 19.

Based on the new cases, DPH has identified public exposures at the following schools: Dorman High, Inman Intermediate, and New Prospect Elementary. The number of students from these schools to be quarantined is still being determined.

Additionally, students remain in quarantine from the following schools: Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary (59 students in quarantine), Campobello Gramling School (46 students in quarantine), Libertas Academy (28 students in quarantine), Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary (22 students in quarantine), Crestview Elementary (22 students in quarantine), Boiling Springs Elementary (21 students in quarantine), Starr Elementary (17 students in quarantine), Sugar Ridge Elementary (17 students in quarantine), Fairforest Elementary (13 students in quarantine), Berry Shoals Elementary (13 students in quarantine), Rainbow Lake Middle (12 students in quarantine), Global Academy (11 students in quarantine), Boiling Springs High (11 students in quarantine), Mayo Elementary (8 students in quarantine), Cannons Elementary (8 students in quarantine), Abner Creek Middle (7 students in quarantine), Landrum High (6 students in quarantine), Oakland Elementary (6 students in quarantine), Mabry Middle (6 students in quarantine) and Chapman High (fewer than 5 students in quarantine)...

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FRIDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 58 New Measles Cases in Upstate, Bringing Outbreak total to 847, Additional School and Public Exposures

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Jan. 30, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 58 new cases of measles in the state since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 847.

There are currently 443 people in quarantine and 20 in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for these is Feb. 24.

Based on the new cases, DPH has identified public exposures at one additional school: Lyman Elementary (students in quarantine to be determined).

Additionally, students remain in quarantine from the following schools: Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary (59 students in quarantine), Abner Creek Middle (35 students in quarantine), Libertas Academy (28 students in quarantine), New Prospect Elementary (25 students in quarantine), Inman Intermediate (22 students in quarantine), Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary (22 students in quarantine), Boiling Springs Elementary (21 students in quarantine), Global Academy (11 students in quarantine), Cannons Elementary (8 students in quarantine), Mayo Elementary (8 students in quarantine), Sugar Ridge Elementary (fewer than 5 students in quarantine), Chapman High (fewer than 5 students in quarantine).

DPH has identified an additional location that an individual visited while infectious with measles. DPH has defined the time of potential exposure to others at the following location: Burger King, 6196 US-221, Roebuck, S.C. on Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. People who were exposed at Burger King, especially those without immunity through vaccination or previous disease, should monitor for symptoms through Feb. 18...

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TUESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 29 New Measles Cases, Bringing Outbreak total to 876; New Case in Pee Dee Region, Additional Public Exposures Identified

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Feb. 3, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 29 new cases of measles in the state since Friday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 876.

There are currently 354 people in quarantine and 22 in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for these is Feb. 24.

DPH has also confirmed a case of measles in a Sumter County resident. At this point in the investigation, it is not yet clear whether this new case is linked to the Upstate outbreak centered around Spartanburg County or if the case may have been exposed where measles is occurring in other locations.

DPH has identified numerous locations where exposures to infectious measles may have occurred. DPH has defined the times of potential exposure at the following locations:

Mariachis Mexican Restaurant at 1072 Broad Street, Sumter S.C. on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Food Lion at 5700 Broad Street Ext., Sumter, S.C. on Saturday, Jan. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Walmart Neighborhood Market at 343 Pinewood Road, Sumter, S.C. on Sunday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1p.m...

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FRIDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 44 New Measles Cases in Upstate, Bringing Outbreak total to 920, Additional Public Exposures, and Vaccination Opportunities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Feb. 6, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 44 new cases of measles in the state since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 920.

There are currently 277 people in quarantine and eight in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for these is March 2.

DPH has identified numerous locations where exposures to infectious measles may have occurred. DPH has defined the times of potential exposure at the following locations:

Target at 6025 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Taylors, S.C. on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, from 8 to 10:15 p.m.
Rick Erwin's Level 10 Restaurant at 225 W. Main Street, Unit 100, Spartanburg, SC - Thursday, Jan. 29 from 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. (Friday, Jan. 30)
Boost Mobile at 1515 Asheville Highway, Spartanburg, S.C. on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Social Security Administration at 145 N. Church Street, Spartanburg, S.C. on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 1 to 4 p.m...