South Carolina DPH Measles Outbreak Update
Summary
The South Carolina Department of Public Health reported no new measles cases as of March 24, 2026, maintaining the outbreak total at 997. The state is on track to declare the outbreak over by April 26 if no new cases are reported, based on a 42-day transmission-free period.
What changed
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) issued an update on March 24, 2026, reporting no new measles cases since Friday, March 21, 2026. This keeps the total number of cases related to the Upstate outbreak at 997. The DPH noted that two individuals are currently in quarantine, with their quarantine period ending by March 28. A 42-day period without new cases is required to declare the outbreak over, with the potential end date set for April 26, 2026, if no further cases emerge.
This update serves as an informational notice regarding the ongoing measles outbreak and reinforces the importance of vaccination as the primary prevention method. While there are no new compliance requirements or deadlines imposed by this specific notice, regulated entities, particularly healthcare providers, should continue to encourage vaccination and monitor public health advisories. The data provided breaks down cases by age and vaccination status, highlighting that 932 of the 997 cases were in unvaccinated individuals.
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TUESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports No New Measles Cases Since Friday, Keeping Outbreak total at 997
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 24, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting no new cases of measles in the state since Friday, keeping the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate at to 997.
There are currently two people in quarantine and none in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for these cases is March 28.
A period of 42 days with no new cases is required to declare an end to a measles outbreak. This is double the number of days for an incubation period (21 days) and a clear indicator of a broken transmission chain. If no new cases are reported, the last day of the outbreak will be April 26.
Vaccination continues to be the best way to prevent measles and stop this outbreak. Vaccines 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 our dedicated webpage here. For additional data related to the outbreak, visit our Measles Dashboard.
Outbreak Data Points
Age breakdown of 997 cases:
Under 5: 264
5-17: 639
18+: 87
Unknown: 7
Vaccination status:
932 unvaccinated, 20 partially vaccinated with one of the recommended two-dose MMR sequence, 26 vaccinated with the two-dose MMR sequence, and 19 unknown.
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- ## TUESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports No New Measles Cases Since Friday, Keeping Outbreak total at 997
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 24, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting no new cases of measles in the state since Friday, keeping the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate at to 997.
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