public health

State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell said that the slowing spread of measles is not a sign to stop taking the state's outbreak seriously.

State health officials have confirmed two more illnesses associated with the Upstate outbreak as spread continues to slow.

The total number of illnesses related to the Upstate outbreak is now 990.

The total number of illnesses related to the Upstate outbreak is now 985.

The total number of illnesses related to the Upstate outbreak is now 979.

This is the fourth consecutive update with the number of cases under 20. Measles has sickened a total of 973 South Carolinians since the outbreak began last fall.

The virus continues to spread in the Upstate with 17 new cases, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health's Friday update. The count brings the total number of people sickened in the outbreak to 950.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health also reports 126 total deaths linked to the flu this season and 169 hospitalizations.

University officials say there is currently no indication of widespread exposure.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed 13 additional illnesses since its Friday update when 44 new cases were reported. The total number of cases related to the Upstate outbreak is now 933.