Frustration grows amid measles outbreak quarantines across several states
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South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to 15 cases, state health officials reported Friday, a small increase from a few days ago. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The new cases are among those who'd been exposed to the virus at school, but developed symptoms in quarantine. It's not known if they're adults or children, but 139 students are still currently in quarantine in the state.
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Main Idea: Measles outbreaks in several states are causing long quarantines, school disruptions, and rising frustration, even as health officials urge vaccination.
Key Points:
- South Carolina’s measles outbreak rose to 15 cases, with 139 students still in quarantine after being exposed at school.
- In Ohio, 122 people were expected to finish quarantine Friday after five cases were reported in about 2½ weeks.
- Health officials say unvaccinated people should stay home for 21 days after exposure, while vaccinated children usually do not need to quarantine.
- Officials warn more outbreaks may happen and say measles can spread beyond schools and state lines.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Measles outbreaks can force school and workplace quarantines, disrupt families, and raise hospital and public health costs.
Positive Impact
Vaccination can prevent many quarantines and lower the chance of wider community spread.
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- Centers for Disease Control and Preventiongovernment agency or bodyContextCandidate
Cited for national measles case data and public health context.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Dr. Linda BellpersonContextCandidate
South Carolina epidemiologist quoted on the outbreak and quarantine compliance; contextual official, not the central focus.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Dr. Mysheika RobertspersonContextCandidate
Columbus, Ohio health commissioner quoted about community frustration and vaccine decisions; important context but not the main subject.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - MinnesotastateContextCandidate
Mentioned as a place affected by a separate outbreak and quarantine period ending; supporting context.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Minnesota Health Departmentgovernment agency or bodyContextCandidate
State health department spokesman is cited regarding quarantine ending for exposed children.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Ohio health officialsgovernment agency or bodyContextCandidate
State and local health officials are central to reporting cases and quarantines in Ohio.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - South Carolina health officialsgovernment agency or bodyContextCandidate
State public health authorities are central to reporting case totals and quarantine guidance.
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