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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Apr. 3, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a cat found near Breazeale Street and Blair Mill Road in Belton, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. Two people were exposed and have been referred to their health care providers. Sixteen cats and nine dogs were exposed. This is an ongoing investigation.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 31, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting no new cases of measles in the state since our last update Friday, keeping the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak at 997.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 31, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a bobcat found near Augusta Hwy and Noble Lane in Smoaks, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. One person was exposed and has been referred to their health care provider.