- … County; Eight People and Two Pets Exposed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 16, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a kitten found with wounds of unknown origin near Ashley Creek and Vistaview drives in Elgin, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. Eight people were exposed and have been referred to their … or brain/nervous system tissue from an infected animal . The kitten was submitted to DPH's laboratory for testing on Jan. 15, 2025, and was confirmed to have rabies the same day. If you …
- … and Marion Counties; Two People Exposed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jul. 17, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a cat and a fox have … that tested positive for rabies was found near Holland Ford and Beech Springs roads in Pelzer, S.C. One person was exposed and has been referred to their health care provider. In Marion … the fox that tested positive for rabies was found near Sandhill and Ellis roads in Marion, S.C. One person was exposed and has been referred to their health care provider. Both the …
- … submitted to DPH's laboratory for testing Aug. 25, 2025, and was confirmed to have rabies Aug. 26, 2025. The Florence County cat was submitted for testing Aug. 26, 2025, and was confirmed to have rabies Aug. 27, 2025. If you believe you, someone you know, … submitted to DPH's laboratory for testing Aug. 25, 2025, and was confirmed to have rabies Aug. 26, 2025. The Florence County cat was submitted for testing Aug. 26, 2025, and was confirmed to …
- … in Greenwood County; Two People Exposed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 6, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a stray cat found near Vines Road and Dungannon Drive in Ninety Six, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. Two people were exposed and have been referred to their health care providers. The cat was submitted to DPH's laboratory for testing Jan. 2, 2026, and was confirmed to have rabies Jan. 5, 2026. If you …
- … total in 2025, 12 related to Upstate Outbreak FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 14, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is updating the number of confirmed … preventing community spread. Additionally: DPH is identifying Crunch Fitness’ location at 1332 S. Pleasantburg Drive in Greenville, S.C, as the source of a child’s exposure on Sept. 30 that was previously reported. DPH is asking …
- … New Dashboard Tracking Mosquito-Borne Diseases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 12, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has launched a new Mosquito-Borne … age, along with counts by month and year as well as by area. The new dashboard enhances DPH’s ability to respond to emerging trends in mosquito-borne illnesses while ensuring communities have access to accurate data. “We’re excited about the opportunity to share DPH’s new Mosquito-Borne Disease Dashboard with the public,” said Dr. Matthew Shockey, DPH’s …
- … Counties; One Person and One Pet Exposed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 13, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that two raccoons from … for rabies. A raccoon from Newberry County was found near Graham and Griffin roads in Pomaria, S.C. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. One dog was exposed and will be … Act. A raccoon from Beaufort County was found near Saw Timber and Victoria drives in Bluffton, S.C. One person was exposed and has been referred to their health care provider. Both raccoons …
- … Two People, Sixteen Cats, and Nine Dogs Exposed 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 … and nine dogs were exposed. This is an ongoing investigation. The cat was submitted to DPH's laboratory for testing March 31, 2026, and was confirmed to have rabies April 1, 2026. If you …
- … Anderson County; One Person and Six Pets Exposed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 22, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a gray and black cat from a feral cat colony found near Holliday Dam and Leach roads in Anderson, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. One person was exposed and has been referred to their … feral cats part of the cat colony were potentially exposed. The cat was submitted to DPH's laboratory for testing May 20, 2026, and was confirmed to have rabies May 21, 2026. If you …
- … and Orangeburg Counties; Two Pets Exposed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 5, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that one skunk and one … A skunk from Greenwood County was found near Lorenzo and Lemon Tree roads in Greenwood, S.C. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. One dog was exposed and will be … Act. A raccoon from Orangeburg County was found near Branchdale Hwy and Gemini Drive in Vance, S.C. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. One dog was exposed and will be …