An outbreak for measles , a contagious infection that was once deemed eliminated, is reportedly "accelerating" in South Carolina with no end in sight, state health officials confirmed on Wednesday (December 10) via NBC News .

A total 111 measles cases were reported in upstate South Carolina, a northwestern region of the state that includes Greenville and Spartanburg.

“We are faced with ongoing transmission that we anticipate will go on for many more weeks,” Dr. Linda Bell , state epidemiologist for the South Carolina Department of Public Health, said during a news briefing via NBC News .

The state was already reported to be dealing with a measles outbreak prior to large gatherings on Thanksgiving, with 27 cases reported since Friday (December 5).

"That is a significant increa

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