The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles on Clemson University’s main campus. The case was confirmed Saturday, January 17, 2026.
In a press release, Clemson University says DPH is conducting contact tracing for individuals who may have been exposed and is outlining isolation and quarantine protocols.
As of Friday, January 16, 2026, officials reported 558 measles cases statewide, including 124 new infections. Spartanburg County remains the epicenter, with 531 people in quarantine and 85 in isolation through February 16, 2026. One measles case was reported at Crestview Elementary School in Greer on January 14, 2026. The following day, Anderson County School District Three confirmed a case at Starr Elementary School.
Health officials say vaccination remains the most effective protection against measles, especially for children and teenagers, who make up the majority of cases.