New measles case confirmed in Polk County, total in NC rises to 8 since December - WLOS
Google News • 1/17/2026 – 1/18/2026
Summary
A new measles case has been confirmed in Polk County, North Carolina, bringing the total number of cases in the state to eight since December. The outbreak is part of a broader situation, as measles cases are also rising in South Carolina, with confirmed cases reported on Clemson University's main campus and exposure noted at an Upstate Walmart. Additionally, 100 individuals have been quarantined following two new cases at a North Carolina school.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
96d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
2260
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^2260/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^2260/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 95 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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