There have been 58 new measles cases plus an additional school and public exposure identified since Tuesday, the state Department of Public Health reported Jan. 30.
The new school exposure happened at Lyman Elementary, and the number of students to be quarantined is still being determined.
The new public exposure occurred at Burger King, 6196 US 221 South, in Roebuck on Wednesday, Jan. 28, between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. People who were exposed at the restaurant — particularly those without immunity from vaccination or previous disease — should monitor for symptoms through Feb. 18.
According to DPH, the measles outbreak total is now 847 cases. There are 443 people in quarantine and 20 in isolation. Students remain in quarantine at 12 other schools, primarily in Spartanburg County.
Measles symptoms to watch for typically begin 7-12 days (but up to 21 days) after exposure, and include cough, runny nose, and red watery eyes, and fever followed by a rash two to three days later that starts on the face then spreads to the rest of the body.
Vaccination continues to be the best way to combat the outbreak and slow the spread of the disease. Measles vaccines are available at many primary care provider offices, pharmacies and at DPH health clinics.
For more information, visit dph.sc.gov/diseases-conditions/infectious-diseases/viruses-parasites-bacterial-infections/measles-rubeola.
