Map Shows Where COVID Cases Are Rising in Each State
Summary
The CDC reports that COVID-19 infections are increasing or likely increasing in all U.S. states except Iowa, as of August 12. This nationwide rise marks a shift from earlier in the summer when fewer states saw growth, indicating a widespread COVID-19 wave across the country.Key Facts
- The CDC’s latest model shows growing COVID-19 cases in 50 states and Washington, D.C. as of August 12.
- Iowa is the only state without enough data to determine the trend.
- Three weeks earlier, only 37 states had growing infections; now nearly all states show growth.
- No state currently shows stable or declining COVID-19 cases.
- Large states like California, Texas, Florida, and New York are among those with increasing infections.
- Experts say this rise fits the expected seasonal pattern of COVID-19, with steady increases, not sharp surges.
- Health experts recommend getting COVID-19 booster shots and influenza and RSV vaccines.
- The increase in cases does not necessarily mean more severe illness, as many people now have some immunity.
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