Measles cases in South Carolina rise by 6 to 979
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Key Points:
- Measles cases in South Carolina have surged to 979, with six new infections reported since Friday, amid a widening outbreak that could last weeks or months due to low vaccine uptake.
- The outbreak, which started in October, is concentrated in the northwest region of the state, including Greenville and Spartanburg, with most cases occurring in children aged 5 to 17 and those under five years old.
- Of the infected individuals, 913 were unvaccinated, 19 partially vaccinated, 26 fully vaccinated, and 21 had unknown vaccination status, highlighting the impact of declining vaccination rates.
- At least 91 people are in quarantine after exposure, and one person is in isolation to prevent further spread of the virus.
