COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTV) - An 11th case of measles was confirmed in South Carolina, and the eighth since Sept. 25 in the Upstate area, Department of Public Health officials confirmed.

The first case in the state was recorded in July. Since then, an outbreak of eight measles cases was reported in the Upstate, or the north-westernmost counties of South Carolina. Seven of those cases were reported in Spartanburg County.

What is measles

The measles virus is highly contagious and is spread through the air and by person-to-person contact. It can remain airborne for up to two hours.

“Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus that affects the respiratory tract, and can result in serious complications affecting the brain, blood cells, complications in pregnancy, and long-term neurol

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