What happened: More than 500 people, including students from 15 schools, are quarantined in South Carolina following exposure to measles. Health officials report a significant surge in cases.
Why it matters:
- The increase threatens the US's measles elimination status, which requires low incidence rates.
- Students, families, and communities face health risks and disruptions due to quarantines.
MNN Take: Measles outbreaks can spread quickly in unvaccinated populations, prompting public health measures like quarantines to control transmission.
Sources: BBC US & Canada