UPSTATE, S.C. (WACH) -- The South Carolina Department of Public Health says seven new measles cases have been confirmed since Tuesday, bringing the total linked to the Upstate outbreak to 62 and the statewide total this year to 65.
Six of the new cases are household contacts of earlier patients and were already in quarantine.
One case involves an individual exposed in a school setting who was also quarantined.
DPH says 144 people remain in quarantine, and six are in isolation.
56 are from Lyman Elementary, 52 from Boiling Springs Middle School, and one from D.R. Hill Middle School.
All school families and staff have been notified. Students who complete quarantine without symptoms are expected to return to class next week.
DPH has issued one public exposure notice:
Anyone who was at Costco at 211 W. Blackstock Road in Spartanburg, or its tire center, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., and is not immune through vaccination or past infection should watch for symptoms and contact a health care provider if they become ill.
Individuals should call ahead before seeking care to avoid exposing others.
People who may have been exposed should monitor their health through Dec. 9.
Measles symptoms typically appear 7-12 days after exposure but can take up to 21 days.
Early symptoms include cough, runny nose, red eyes and a mild to moderate fever. Two to three days later, the fever often increases to around 104F and a red rash begins on the face before spreading down the body.
People are contagious from four days before the rash appears until four days afterward.
DPH urges anyone who develops a fever of 101F or higher along with cough, runny nose, red eyes, or a rash to call their doctor immediately and mention any exposure.
Patients may be asked to stay home until cleared to avoid spreading the virus.
There are currently no scheduled vaccination events in Spartanburg County. Community groups interested in hosting a DPH Mobile Health Unit for MMR vaccinations can submit a request through the agency's website.
Vaccines are also available at many primary care offices, pharmacies and DPH health departments.
For updated information on the measles outbreak, DPH encourages the public to visit its dedicated webpage.