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A measles outbreak in southern Utah began in summer 2024 and continued into 2025, with health officials confirming multiple cases. The outbreak has shown signs of geographic expansion, with exposures documented in Colorado and additional cases reported beyond the initial outbreak area.

No credible evidence confirms 14 measles cases at an El Paso ICE tent camp in 2026. No official reports from CDC, Texas Department of State Health Services, or ICE document such an outbreak. The claim lacks verification from public health or government sources that would typically report measles outbreaks due to mandatory reporting requirements.

The United States experienced over 1,000 measles cases in 2026, marking a significant increase from recent years. The outbreak included a large cluster in South Carolina, specifically in Spartanburg County, which was reported as the largest measles outbreak since 2000. Low vaccination rates in certain communities, including one school in Spartanburg County with a 21 percent vaccination rate, contributed to the spread.

South Carolina is experiencing a significant measles outbreak with 979 confirmed cases reported as of February 24, 2026, according to state health officials. This represents one of the largest measles outbreaks in recent U.S. history. The outbreak has been linked to declining vaccination rates in certain communities within the state.

A claim circulates that South Carolina reported 979 measles cases as of February 24, 2026, with six additional cases since the previous Friday. As of February 26, 2026, no official state health department data or credible news sources confirm these specific numbers. The claim cannot be verified with available public health surveillance data.

South Carolina reported 979 confirmed measles cases as of February 24, 2026, representing one of the largest measles outbreaks in recent U.S. history. The outbreak has been concentrated in the state and reflects broader concerns about declining vaccination rates and the resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases.

Multiple news outlets reported in late February 2026 that the U.S. was approaching 1,000 measles cases in the first two months of the year, with figures cited between 982 and close to 1,000 cases. The CDC tracks measles cases as part of its routine disease surveillance, though the specific figure of exactly 982 cases requires verification against official CDC reporting data which is typically released with some time lag.

The Fairfax County Health Department confirmed an adult resident was diagnosed with measles in February 2025 and may have exposed others at multiple public locations. Health officials issued public notifications identifying specific exposure sites and times, advising potentially exposed individuals to monitor for symptoms.