South Carolina Declares Measles Outbreak Over After 997 Cases in Upstate Region

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South Carolina declares the measles outbreak over after 997 cases, while discussing sports and political events in the state.

South Carolina marks a significant public health milestone as the Department of Public Health declared the Upstate measles outbreak over on April 26, 2026, after confirming 997 cases centered in Spartanburg County since October 2025. According to the South Carolina Department of Public Health, most cases stemmed from close contacts, though community exposures heightened risks for the unvaccinated, with no new cases reported in recent weeks.[1] This closure brings relief to communities still recovering from school and public site disruptions. In sports, excitement builds around the University of South Carolina women's basketball team, the three-time NCAA champions under Coach Dawn Staley. Gamecocks Talk with Captain Will reports that French standout Justine Loubens, a 6'1 wing and France's top scorer in 2024 averaging 11 points on 52% three-point shooting, has committed, bolstering an already stacked roster with talents like Oliviyah Edwards and newcomers Jerzy Robinson.[2] The team eyes another title run, opening against Maryland on November 2. Politics saw a stir when the Lieutenant Governor was removed as commencement speaker at South Carolina State University, as noted in…

Topics covered

• public health
• measles outbreak
• sports
• women's basketball
• politics
• local government
• economy

Keywords

• measles
• outbreak
• public health
• women's basketball
• Dawn Staley
• Justine Loubens
• South Carolina

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of South Carolina, South Carolina State University, MSNBC

Places: South Carolina, Spartanburg County

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