South Carolina health officials reported 17 new measles cases on Friday, bringing the outbreak total to 950.
There are 186 people currently in quarantine with nine in isolation.
DPH has identified three potential exposures locations:
- Itto Ramen Bar, 1807 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, S.C. on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- HomeGoods at 1125 Woodruff Road, Greenville, S.C. on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
- Children’s Medical Center at 841 S Buncombe Road, Greer, S.C. all day on Wednesday, Feb. 4 and Friday, Feb. 6
People exposed at these locations should monitor symptoms for the next two weeks.
Over 90% of the 950 confirmed cases are from those that are unvaccinated. Approximately 64% of the cases are from children ages 5-17 and 26% are from those under five years old.
Health officials say the best way to prevent measles and stop the outbreak is to get vaccinated.
