Measles Exposure Reported at South Carolina Walmart; 124 New Cases Since Tuesday
Health officials report that 13 of those infected are vaccinated.
Several businesses in Upstate South Carolina, including Walmart, have reported measles exposure, coinciding with 124 new cases recorded since Tuesday. This surge has pushed the total number of related cases in the state to 558.
Quick Facts
- 124 new cases since Tuesday
- Currently, 531 people are in quarantine and 85 in isolation.
- Vaccination status of those infected: 483 unvaccinated, 6 partially vaccinated with one of the two recommended MMR doses, 13 fully vaccinated, and 56 with unknown status.
The outbreak is primarily centered in Spartanburg County, which has the highest number of cases. However, additional reports have emerged from nearby areas, including Greenville County, Anderson County, and parts of western North Carolina.
Public Exposures
| Location | Date and Time | Last Day of Symptom Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Bintime Spartanburg 445 S. Blackstock Road Spartanburg, SC |
Wednesday, Jan. 7 4 – 7:15 p.m. |
Jan. 28, 2026 |
| Wash Depot 2177 S. Pine St. Spartanburg, SC |
Saturday, Jan. 3 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 4 |
Jan. 25, 2026 |
| Walmart 203 Cedar Springs Road Spartanburg, SC |
Saturday, Jan. 3 5 – 8 p.m. |
Jan. 24, 2026 |
| South Carolina State Museum 301 Gervais St. Columbia, SC |
Friday, Jan. 2 1 – 5 p.m. |
Jan. 23, 2026 |
School Exposures
- Holly Springs-Motlow Elementary (53 students in quarantine)
- Campobello Gramling School (46 students in quarantine)
- Crestview Elementary (22 students in quarantine)
- Libertas Academy (15 students in quarantine)
- Fairforest Elementary (14 students in quarantine)
- Berry Shoals Elementary (14 students in quarantine)
- Oakland Elementary (6 students in quarantine)
- Mabry Middle School (6 students in quarantine)
- Landrum High School (5 students in quarantine)
- Starr Elementary (Unknown)
- Greer Middle School (Bus Exposure)
- Greer High School (Bus Exposure)
The South Carolina Department of Public Health provides the latest updates:
- 124 new cases since Tuesday.
- 531 individuals are currently in quarantine and 85 in isolation.
- Regarding vaccination, 483 are unvaccinated; 6 are partially vaccinated; 13 are fully vaccinated; and 56 have unknown vaccination status.
- The incubation period for measles typically ranges from 7 to 14 days but could extend to 21 days.
- It’s advised to monitor for symptoms for 21 days after exposure.
- Measles symptoms include cough, runny nose, red watery eyes, fever, and subsequently a rash that usually starts on the face before spreading.
- Getting the MMR vaccine is crucial and is the safest way to guard against the virus. Timely vaccination can prevent prolonged quarantine for those exposed to measles. Additionally, receiving the vaccine within 72 hours after exposure can stave off infection.
- Vaccines are available through various primary care offices, pharmacies, and health departments.
