South Carolina has recorded nearly 800 measles cases in its ongoing outbreak, according to state data, surpassing the number of cases linked to a 2025 Texas outbreak. The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported the outbreak, which began in October, has grown to 789 cases, an increase of 89 since Friday. Most of the illnesses are in Spartanburg County, in the northwestern part of the state. The department said 18 people, including children, have been hospitalized.
Main Idea: South Carolina’s measles outbreak has grown larger than Texas’ 2025 outbreak, with cases rising sharply and most infections in unvaccinated children.
Key Points:
The South Carolina outbreak raises the risk of spread to schools, stores, and families, causing more sick days, hospital visits, and public health costs across the US.
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