Measles Alert: Second Case Spreads in Saluda County

A Second Case Emerges in Saluda County

South Carolina’s health officials have confirmed a second measles infection in Saluda County, linked to the first case reported on April 17. This development comes as a separate outbreak in the Upstate area—which saw nearly 1,000 cases—was declared over on April 26.

Exposure Chain & Quarantine Measures

• The initial patient had traveled abroad and tested positive upon return.
• The new case involved someone who had close contact with the first patient and was already under quarantine when symptoms arose.
• Health officials do not yet know if this person was vaccinated.
• No public exposure occurred, meaning the risk of broader transmission remains low.

Current Status & Precautionary Steps

• No active isolations are in place at this time.
• 39 residents remain under quarantine until May 9.
• A deputy director of the health department noted that the new case stemmed from the same exposure chain as the first, with the patient quarantined before symptoms appeared.

National Measles Crisis Looms

As of April 30, national health authorities report 1,814 confirmed measles cases across the United States this year—a stark reminder of the disease’s resurgence.

Protect Yourself: Vaccination is Key

The best defense against measles remains vaccination. Residents are urged to get immunized through:

• Local doctors
• Pharmacies
• Community health departments

Stay informed. Stay protected.