South Carolina

• サウスカロライナ州の保健当局は、6ヶ月間にわたり997名の感染と21名の入院を記録しつつも死者は出なかった全米最大の麻疹（はしか）流行の終結を宣言した。 • 1ヶ月以上にわたり新規症例が発生しなかったことを受け、流行は日曜日に終結した。 • これは、全米でワクチン接種に対する懸念が高まる中、公衆衛生上の重要な節目となる。

• In late March 2026, the South Carolina Senate passed heavily amended H. 3924, regulating rather than banning hemp-derived THC products like drinks and gummies. • The bill restricts sales to those 21 and older, tightening safety standards to close 2018 Farm Bill loopholes on high-potency THC. • Legislation now returns to the House for concurrence before the May 7, 2026, deadline.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 1,362 confirmed measles cases nationwide in 2026, with 94% linked to ongoing outbreaks. South Carolina's outbreak, which began in October 2025, has decelerated to approximately 10 cases per week after peaking at 200 weekly cases in mid-January, bringing the state total to 996 cases as of March 13. Utah's outbreak, originating in June 2025, has accelerated to 405 cases as of March 10, representing a 47-case increase in one week. Both states currently host the largest active measles outbreaks in the United States.

A major measles outbreak in South Carolina is showing signs of slowing, with cases nearing 1,000 total and new infections dropping to about 10 per week from a peak of 200 weekly in mid-January. State health officials report a consistent downward trend over several weeks amid vaccination efforts. The decline matters as it reduces strain on public health resources in a state hit hardest by the outbreak. Monitoring continues to prevent resurgence through summer.