FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 7, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is ending its expanded hours of the Care Line beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7.
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Care Line (1-855-472-3432) will resume its normal operating hours of Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
DPH encourages residents to follow it’s after the storm tips to stay safe. You can also visit dph.sc.gov or scemd.org for more information about Helene.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 28, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a skunk found near Lori Drive and Woodruff Road in Simpsonville, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. One person was potentially exposed and has been referred to their health care provider. One dog was exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 28, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is adding eight new confirmed cases of measles in Spartanburg County since Friday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina this year to 33 and the total number of cases in the current Upstate outbreak to 30.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 27, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 24, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is adding two new confirmed cases of measles in Spartanburg County since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina this year to 25 and the total number of cases in the current Upstate outbreak to 22.