Measles outbreak grows in South Carolina as cases top 200

South Carolina health officials report 211 confirmed measles cases in an Upstate outbreak, with 144 people quarantined and several hospitalizations recorded.

South Carolina health officials reported a measles outbreak that has reached 211 confirmed cases in the state's Upstate region. The Department of Public Health first reported the outbreak on Oct. 2 and says 144 people are in quarantine and seven are in isolation. Officials noted several people required medical care, including four hospitalizations for complications. Known details: - 211 confirmed measles cases have been reported in the current Upstate outbreak. - 144 people are in quarantine and seven are in isolation, according to the Department of Public Health. - Officials reported four hospitalizations for measles complications; additional infected people received medical care without hospitalization. - Health authorities reported most cases involve people who were not vaccinated, and some cases remain under investigation. Summary: The reported outbreak has led to quarantines and medical care for some affected individuals and is being tracked by public health authorities. Undetermined at this time.