Measles cases connected to the Upstate Outbreak continue to grow

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The SCDPH says there are 58 new cases of measles in the state since Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

The new cases brings the total in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 847.

There are currently 443 people in quarantine and 20 in isolation, according to the SC Dept. of Public Health.

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

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, says DPH.

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.

Complications are not reportable to DPH, but the department says they learned that 19 people, including both adults and children have required hospitalization for complications of the disease since the beginning of the outbreak.

Vaccines for the measles are available at many primary care provider offices and pharmacies, as well as DPH Health Departments.

To stay up-to-date on the latest measles outbreak information, visit DPH’s webpage here.

For additional data related to the outbreak, visit DPH’s Measles Dashboard.

Outbreak Data Points
Age breakdown of 847 cases:
Under 5: 222
5-17: 539
18+: 69
Unknown: 17

Vaccination status:
760 unvaccinated, 15 partially vaccinated with one of the recommended two-dose MMR sequence, 20 vaccinated, and 52 unknown.