South Carolina’s measles outbreak is the largest since the virus was declared eliminated in the United States over two decades ago.
The state health department reported 789 cases on Tuesday, surpassing the Texas outbreak last year that reached 762 cases. There are 89 new cases confirmed since Friday, meaning the outbreak in the Palmetto State is not yet under control.
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