Two more measles cases identified in Spartanburg County

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Two more measles cases have been identified in connection to an ongoing measles outbreak in Spartanburg County, according to state officials.

According to the South Carolina Department of Public Health, as of Tuesday, seven measles cases have been reported in Spartanburg County since September 25. An outbreak is defined as three or more cases of an infection disease that are linked to a common exposure.

Measles is a highly contagious viral infection which causes a rash, often first on the face and behind the ears and spreading to the rest of the body…

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