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SPARTANBURG, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed two additional cases of measles as part of the ongoing outbreak in Spartanburg County – and two schools are affected.

Global Academy of South Carolina and Fairforest Elementary have confirmed measles cases. Health officials say they are taking appropriate measures to exclude potentially exposed students.

The agency has been working closely with officials at each school, and both schools have been proactive in taking recommended measures, officials said.

Officials said as of Tuesday, a total of seven measles cases were reported to DPH in Spartanburg County since Sept. 25.

The cases bring the number of confirmed measles cases in South Carolina to 10

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