The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two additional cases of measles related to an ongoing outbreak of measles in Spartanburg County.
As of Oct. 7, 2025, a total of seven measles cases have been reported to DPH in Spartanburg County since Sept. 25 and are part of the newly identified outbreak. An outbreak is defined as three or more cases of the same infectious disease that are linked to a common exposure. Â
The two new cases bring the number of confirmed measles cases in South Carolina to 10 since July 9, 2025, eight of which have been in Spartanburg County. Some cases are travel-related exposures or close contacts of known cases. Other cases, such as the current outbreak, have no identified source, suggesting that measles is circulating in the community and could spread further.
To keep the public updated on the outbreak, DPH has created a new measles outbreak page on its website. According to the department, this page will be updated by noon on Tuesdays and Fridays. It also noted that this update frequency may change over time depending on disease activity.
Measles is considered a highly contagious disease, and those who get it can be contagious for four days before and after a rash begins. This means that someone can spread measles before they know they are infected. The DPH also notes that the virus can linger in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves.
Measles infects nine out of 10 susceptible individuals, and the DPH says that the best way to protect yourself and others is by getting the measles vaccine (MMR and MMRV). Most people recover from measles on their own with symptomatic care, such as resting, drinking fluids and taking over-the-counter medications.
The DPH’s measles page has additional information about measles, including frequently asked questions about symptoms, prevention, vaccination history and DPH’s role in protecting South Carolina. To find the latest numbers of confirmed measles cases in the United States, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s webpage on measles.
