The South Carolina Department of Public Health has identified potential exposure locations for measles in Spartanburg County, including Nose Dive restaurant, Best Buy, and the Spartanburg Library. Individuals who were at these locations during the specified times and are not immune to measles are urged to contact their healthcare provider. The MMR vaccine is the most effective way to protect oneself against measles, and the DPH recommends that anyone who is not up to date on their vaccinations receive a dose of the MMR vaccine.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health has reported seven new cases of measles, bringing the total number of cases related to the Upstate outbreak to 62 and the total number reported this year to 65. Six of the new cases were household members of known cases who were in quarantine, and one case was an individual exposed in a school setting who was in quarantine. There are 144 people in quarantine and six in isolation. The DPH has one public exposure notification to report and is prioritizing requests for MMR vaccination events.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health has reported five new cases of measles since Friday, bringing the total number of cases related to the Upstate outbreak to 49, and the total number reported this year to 52. The majority of cases thus far have occurred among those in quarantine who became ill and spread measles to their household members. DPH is urging people to get vaccinated now to prevent measles from disrupting holiday plans and serious illnesses that can be avoided. Community response to DPH's call for increased vaccinations has been promising, with a 110% increase in MMR vaccinations given by providers in Spartanburg County for October 2025 compared to October 2024.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health has reported eight new cases of measles, bringing the total number of cases related to the Upstate outbreak to 43. Six of the new cases are household members of known cases, while the source of infection for the other two cases is yet to be determined. The department is focusing on identifying cases and their contacts quickly to stop the spread of measles and is encouraging people to get vaccinated, particularly with travel for the upcoming holidays increasing the risk of exposures. To increase access to the MMR vaccine, a Mobile Health Unit has been activated to offer free vaccinations at various locations.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health has identified a person with measles who visited the Kanpai of Tokyo restaurant in Spartanburg, S.C. on Nov. 2. Anyone who was at the restaurant during that time is urged to contact their healthcare provider if they may have been exposed, particularly if they do not have immunity to measles or if they develop symptoms. The MMR vaccine is the most effective way of protecting oneself against measles, and anyone who is not up to date on vaccination is encouraged to receive a dose of the vaccine.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health has reported eight new cases of measles in Spartanburg County, bringing the total number of cases in the state to 33. The department has activated a Mobile Health Unit to offer free measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccines to unvaccinated individuals at various locations in the coming week. The successful early quarantining of close contacts of known cases has been effective in preventing community spread. Individuals can access their immunization records through the SIMON public portal.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health has reported four new confirmed cases of measles in Spartanburg County, bringing the total number of cases in the state this year to 23 and the number of cases in the current outbreak to 20. Two of the new cases were among close contacts to known cases who have been quarantining at home, and none were present in any school settings while contagious. The other two cases were associated with a business in Spartanburg with no public exposures. The DPH has activated its Mobile Health Unit to deploy to offer the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to unvaccinated individuals at no cost.

A measles outbreak has spread to more than 150 unvaccinated students in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, with seven people contracting the virus so far. The outbreak is occurring in Fairforest Elementary School and Global Academy, a public charter school. The state has reported 11 cases of measles this year, the highest number since the disease was eradicated more than two decades ago. All 11 people were unvaccinated, and none had immunity from a previous infection. Health officials are urging unvaccinated people to get the recommended measles vaccinations.

A bat found near Main and Spruce streets in Duncan tested positive for rabies on Oct. 6, confirmed by the S.C. Department of Public Health. One dog was exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act. No people were known to be exposed.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two additional cases of measles in Spartanburg County. Since July 9 of this year, the state has had 10 cases of measles, with eight of them being located in Spartanburg County.