Some students who remain unvaccinated are now in a second 21-day quarantine since the beginning of the school year.

The measles outbreak in South Carolina is “accelerating” with no end in sight following Thanksgiving and other large gatherings, state health officials said Wednesday.

As of Wednesday, 111 measles cases had been reported in what’s known as upstate South Carolina — an area in the northwest of the state that includes Greenville and Spartanburg.

“We are faced with ongoing transmission that we anticipate will go on for many more weeks,” Dr. Linda Bell, state epidemiologist for the South Carolina Department of Public Health, said during a news briefing Wednesday.

  • HamartiogonicEnglish
    34·
    2 months ago

    If only there was a way to stop people from catching this disease. Maybe something that doesn’t involve quarantine or social distancing. Maybe something invented 62 years ago. if only there was a way…

    • 20cello@lemmy.worldEnglish
      17·
      2 months ago

      37% of americans believe that vaccines cause autism in dogs,this might help understanding the context

      • HamartiogonicEnglish
        3·
        2 months ago

        That’s a lot of people! Actually, that figure alone explains so much.

      • GladiusB@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        2 months ago

        Something like 60 percent of high school graduates can’t find North on a map. I’m not surprised.

      • HamartiogonicEnglish
        2·
        2 months ago

        I wonder if even that’s long enough make sure it’s safe. Clearly some people prefer the things invented by the ancient Egyptians or Mesopotamians.