Measles exposure reported at South Carolina Walmart

Measles exposure reported at South Carolina Walmart; 124 new cases since Tuesday

Health officials 13 of those infected are vaccinated.

Updated: 2:07 PM EST Jan 16, 2026

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A measles exposure has been reported at several Upstate businesses including Walmart as 124 new cases have been reported since Tuesday.The new cases have brought the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 558.Quick Facts124 new cases since TuesdayThere are currently 531 people in quarantine and 85 in isolation. Of those infected, here is the vaccination status: 483 unvaccinated, 6 partially vaccinated with one of the recommended two-dose MMR sequence, 13 vaccinated, and 56 unknown.The outbreak remains centered around Spartanburg County, with most cases located there, although a number of cases have been reported elsewhere such as Greenville County, Anderson County and western North Carolina.Public ExposuresLocationDate and TimeLast Day of Symptom WatchBintime Spartanburg445 S. Blackstock RoadSpartanburg, SCWednesday, Jan. 74 – 7:15 p.m.Jan. 28, 2026Wash Depot2177 S. Pine St.Spartanburg, SCSaturday, Jan. 39 p.m. to 1 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 4Jan. 25, 2026Walmart203 Cedar Springs RoadSpartanburg, SCSaturday, Jan. 35 – 8 p.m.Jan. 24, 2026South Carolina State Museum301 Gervais St.Columbia, SCFriday, Jan. 21 – 5 p.m.Jan. 23, 2026School ExposuresHolly 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)Here is the latest information from the South Carolina Department of Public Health. 124 new cases since TuesdayThere are currently 531 people in quarantine and 85 in isolation. Of those infected, here is the vaccination status: 483 unvaccinated, 6 partially vaccinated with one of the recommended two-dose MMR sequence, 13 vaccinated, and 56 unknown. The incubation period for measles is usually 7 to 14 days but can be up to 21 days. People should monitor for measles symptoms for 21 days after exposure. Symptoms of measles include cough, runny nose, red watery eyes, and fever followed by a rash two to three days later that starts on the face then spreads to the rest of the body. The MMR vaccine is safe and is the best way to protect against the virus. Vaccination now can avoid long quarantines at home for those exposed to the measles virus. Vaccination within 72 hours of exposure can prevent measles infections. Vaccines are available at many primary care provider offices and pharmacies, as well as DPH Health Departments.