COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an Upstate resident.

Officials say this is the fourth confirmed case of measles reported in South Carolina since July 2025.

Also, officials say the person has completed isolation to prevent further spread of the virus, and has no specific known exposure to someone with measles.

DPH determined it was a positive measles case after receiving confirmatory laboratory test results.

The agency has begun a contact investigation and is notifying people who may have been exposed.

“Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that is spread easily by respiratory droplets from infected people. People may not be aware that measles can cause serious complications like inflammation of th

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