South Carolina's measles outbreak is over. But more are brewing around the country

NPR reports that South Carolina's measles outbreak, which infected nearly 1,000 people over six months, has been officially declared over by state health officials—marking the largest single-location measles outbreak in the U.S. since the disease was declared eliminated decades ago. The article is sourced from a major national outlet with a named journalist (Maria Godoy) and cites public health data, consistent with NPR's editorial standards; corroborating coverage from Reuters, CNN, and NBC News confirms the 997 case count and adds context that nearly 82,000 vaccine doses were administered during the response period. While this outbreak has ended, NPR's framing emphasizes an ongoing concern: more than 20 measles outbreaks are currently active across the country, shifting focus from a resolved crisis to emerging threats. Monitor for data on whether the vaccination campaign in South Carolina sustained momentum and how public health authorities are responding to the multiple active outbreaks nationally.