The most significant measles outbreak in the U.S. in 25 years centered in Upstate South Carolina is finally slowing, but the state’s top health official said they’re concerned about another surge of cases as Spring break approaches.
New cases ticked up gradually in the early weeks of the outbreak, which began with a confirmed case in late September. But by Christmas, cases had surged.
In the two weeks following Christmas the state reported nearly 200 new infections per week. In February cases slowed, with about 20 new cases per week. Today, in the 22nd week of the outbreak, that number hovers around 10 new cases per week, said state epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell…