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COVID-19 cases are on the rise in these 48 states. See map
Yahoo News UK • • health
Key Points:
- COVID-19 cases are increasing in 48 U.S. states as summer ends, though overall activity remains "very low" nationwide according to CDC data as of August 28.
- The rise in cases is attributed to the "summer surge," a recurring pattern since 2022 influenced by behavioral changes, environmental factors, and fluctuating immunity levels.
- The southern U.S. shows the highest viral activity, with Texas reporting "very high" levels and Mississippi "high," based on recent CDC wastewater surveillance data.
- Most other states report "low" or "very low" COVID-19 activity, with only Rhode Island and Washington, DC showing stable viral levels week over week.
- Wastewater testing continues to be a key tool for monitoring COVID-19 trends, often detecting increases before clinical case data.
