U.S. state South Carolina records 88 new measles cases
About 88 children with new measles cases have been confirmed in the U.S. state of South Carolina over the past five days, bringing the total to 646 amid the ongoing outbreak.
The state’s Department of Public Health (DPH) made the disclosure on Wednesday.
There are currently 538 people in quarantine and 33 in isolation, with the latest quarantine period set to end on February 23, according to the DPH.
The department added that at least 15 schools, including elementary, middle and high schools, as well as two universities, have students in quarantine.
Health officials identified measles exposures at two supermarkets in the upstate region and advised people who may have been exposed, particularly those without immunity, to monitor for symptoms.
This will typically appear within seven to 12 days after exposure.
Nationwide, a total of 171 confirmed measles cases have been reported in 2026 as of January 13, according to the U.S. Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The U.S. reported 2,242 confirmed measles cases in 2025, the highest annual total since 1992, CDC data showed.
(dpa/NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Africa
Insecurity displaces four million people across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger says UN
Mr Gnon-Konde said approximately 60 to 65 per cent of the region’s population was younger than 25.
Faith
Ijebu chief imam cautions worshippers against immodest dressing, hairstyles during prayers
The Chief Imam of Ijebuland, Miftaudeen Gbadegesin Ayanbadejo, has urged worshippers to avoid indecent dressing, particularly dreadlocks, plaited hairstyles, earrings and tattoos among men, during congregational
Africa
South Sudan jails soldier 10 years for killing UN worker
According to UNMISS, the victim, was abducted and killed on December 15, 2025.
Africa
Ebola deaths hit 4,242 as cases rise to 8,787 in DR Congo: WHO
As of October 7, the outbreak had recorded 8,787 cases, 4,242 confirmed deaths and 2,292 recoveries.
World
Oyedele leads Nigeria delegation to IMF annual meeting
The meetings, scheduled for October 12 to October 18, will be attended by delegations from more than 190 countries.
States
Niger Delta group endorses Tinubu for second term, demands 25% oil derivation
Mr Udoh said Nigeria’s history was intertwined with oil exploration in the Niger Delta.
