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Measles Outbreak: 310 Cases in South Carolina, Quarantine Urged

1/10/2026

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South Carolina reported 310 confirmed measles cases as of January 9, 2026, with Spartanburg County the outbreak’s main focus.
Two hundred people are in quarantine due to exposure.
Dr. Linda Bell emphasized vaccination urgency, noting Spartanburg schools have vaccination rates below 90%.
Four cases have spread to North Carolina, raising concerns about broader transmission amid a record U.S. measles year and fears of further spread in 2026.

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South Carolina reported 310 confirmed measles cases as of January 9, 2026, with Spartanburg County the outbreak’s main focus.
Two hundred people are in quarantine due to exposure.
Dr. Linda Bell emphasized vaccination urgency, noting Spartanburg schools have vaccination rates below 90%.
Four cases have spread to North Carolina, raising concerns about broader transmission amid a record U.S. measles year and fears of further spread in 2026.