TUESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports Two New Measles Cases, Bringing Outbreak total to 993
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March 10, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting two new cases of measles in the state since Friday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 993.
There are currently 42 people in quarantine and two in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for these is April 2.
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 993 cases:
Under 5: 261
5-17: 637
18+: 86
Unknown: 9
Vaccination status:
927 unvaccinated, 19 partially vaccinated with one of the recommended two-dose MMR sequence, 26 vaccinated with the two-dose MMR sequence, and 21 unknown.
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TUESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports Two New Measles Cases, Bringing Outbreak total to 993
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