COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reported 58 new cases of measles on Friday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the ongoing Upstate outbreak to 847.
Alongside the rise in cases, health officials have identified a new public exposure site at a fast-food restaurant in Roebuck, as well as an additional exposure at an area elementary school.
New Public and School Exposures
DPH has pinpointed a specific window of potential exposure at Burger King, located at 6196 US-221 in Roebuck. Individuals who visited this location on Wednesday, Jan. 28 between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. may have been exposed to the virus.
Health officials advise anyone who was at this location during that time—particularly those without immunity from vaccination or previous infection—to monitor themselves for symptoms through Feb. 18…