COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reported eight new cases of measles in the Upstate since Friday.

Officials said the total number of cases in South Carolina now related to the Upstate outbreak is 43, and the total number reported to DPH this year is 46.

Six of the eight cases are household members of known cases who were in quarantine. The other two cases are in the same household, but the source of their infection is to be determined. There are currently 13 people in quarantine and one in isolation.

According to DPH, the unidentified source of the two new cases reinforces concern about potential ongoing community transmission. Travel for the upcoming holidays increases the risk of exposure, and officials are encouraging vaccinations t

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