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 linked to the Upstate outbreak to 993.
There are currently 42 people in quarantine and two in isolation.
State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell has said the decline in news cases is encouraging and while the spread is slowing sooner than the projected six month timeframe, there is still concern that upcoming spring breaks could cause an uptick in illnesses like what was seen during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
She said South Carolinians should remain vigilant despite the downward trend and consider vaccination as immunization is the best way to prevent measles and "stop this outbreak." Vaccines are available at many primary care providers and pharmacies, as well as DPH Health Departments.
For additional data related to the outbreak, visit DPH's Measles Dashboard. The department's weekly media briefing is scheduled for Wednesday at 1 p.m.