South Carolina is currently experiencing a severe measles outbreak, with cases surging to over 550 and becoming the worst in the United States. Health officials warn that the highly contagious, airborne virus is spreading through public exposure sites, sometimes affecting individuals who are unaware they have been exposed. This surge has put the United States at risk of losing its “measles-free” status, a designation held since the disease was considered eliminated in 2000.
Date: January 16, 2026. Source: apnews.com