COVID-19 Cases Climb Across All U.S. States as Summer Ends

COVID-19 Cases Climb Across All U.S. States as Summer Ends

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U. S. health officials said the CDC's latest data show COVID-19 infections rising in all states, with the sharpest gains in the South and West, and urged vaccination, mask use and improved ventilation. Earlier reports had noted a modest summer increase in cases nationwide, with hospitalizations and deaths remaining low.

The national test-positivity rate had briefly topped 3% – the highest level since March – and a CDC epidemic-trends model indicated transmission climbing in 50 states and Washington, D. C. Experts linked the surge to seasonal behavioral changes and waning immunity, describing it as part of the virus's biannual wave pattern.

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Dr. John Brooks Caitlin Rivers Clare Hannan Emory University Johns Hopkins University Association of Immunization Managers Xocova

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August 23, 2026
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COVID-19 Cases Rise Across All U.S. States as Summer Ends, Experts Advise Precautions
COVID-19 Cases Rise Across All U.S. States as Summer Ends, Experts Advise Precautions

HuffPost • 23 Aug 11:00

CDC data shows COVID-19 infections are increasing in every state, with the South and West seeing the largest gains. Health experts recommend vaccination, mask use and ventilation to limit spread.

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COVID Cases Rise Across U.S. as Summer Ends, Experts Advise Precautions
COVID Cases Rise Across U.S. as Summer Ends, Experts Advise Precautions

Yahoo Lifestyle Canada • 23 Aug 11:00

CDC data show COVID-19 infections increasing in all states, with the South and West seeing the steepest growth. Health officials recommend vaccination, mask use and testing for symptomatic individuals.

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August 22, 2026
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US sees rise in COVID-19 cases during summer months, experts say
US sees rise in COVID-19 cases during summer months, experts say

USA Today • 22 Aug 12:02

Health officials report a summer increase in COVID-19 infections across most states, noting that the trend follows a pattern of biannual waves and is driven by behavioral factors and waning immunity.

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August 20, 2026
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CDC model indicates COVID-19 transmission rising in 50 states and Washington, D.C.
CDC model indicates COVID-19 transmission rising in 50 states and Washington, D.C.

Yahoo • 20 Aug 15:52

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest epidemic trends model shows COVID-19 infections growing in every state except Iowa, where data are insufficient.

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COVID-19 positivity rises above 3% as summer wave spreads across U.S.
COVID-19 positivity rises above 3% as summer wave spreads across U.S.

CNN • 20 Aug 11:00

CDC data show the national COVID-19 test positivity rate exceeded 3% for the first time since March, with increases reported in most states despite low hospitalizations.

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August 18, 2026
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COVID cases rise across US as summer ends, experts warn
COVID cases rise across US as summer ends, experts warn

AOL.com • 18 Aug 11:43

CDC data show COVID-19 infections are increasing in all 50 states, with the highest growth in the South and West, prompting health officials to advise vaccination and preventive measures.

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COVID-19 cases increase nationwide as summer ends, physicians urge vaccination and mask use
COVID-19 cases increase nationwide as summer ends, physicians urge vaccination and mask use

HuffPost • 18 Aug 11:00

CDC data show rising COVID-19 infections in all 50 states, with experts highlighting seasonal trends, common symptoms and preventive measures such as vaccination and mask wearing.

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August 17, 2026
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U.S. sees early rise in COVID-19 cases as summer wanes, experts warn of possible September peak
U.S. sees early rise in COVID-19 cases as summer wanes, experts warn of possible September peak

TODAY.com • 17 Aug 20:30

CDC data show COVID-19 infections increasing in all states, with the West and South reporting the sharpest upticks; health officials say the wave is modest compared with last year but could peak in early September.

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August 14, 2026
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US sees modest summer rise in COVID-19 cases, experts say
US sees modest summer rise in COVID-19 cases, experts say

npr.org • 14 Aug 16:37

COVID-19 infections are increasing across the United States this summer, with higher transmission in the South and West, while hospitalizations and deaths remain low.

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