COVID Hotspots Surge as New School Year Begins
Summary
COVID-19 infections are rising across most U.S. states as the new school year starts, causing some schools to temporarily close due to outbreaks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports increased virus activity in wastewater and patient visits, but serious illness and hospitalizations remain low in many areas.Key Facts
- COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 49 U.S. states; Iowa lacks enough data.
- Some schools, like those in South Texas and Louisiana, temporarily closed due to rapid COVID-19 spread.
- Wastewater monitoring shows very high COVID virus activity in Texas, high in Mississippi, and moderate in several other states.
- Texas reported a 54% increase in confirmed and probable cases in one week ending August 22, though reporting is voluntary and may underestimate cases.
- Mississippi shows a sharp rise in hospital and clinic visits related to COVID-like symptoms during the summer.
- Virginia sees low but increasing COVID activity, with more virus detected in wastewater and emergency visits, but no rise in hospitalizations.
- Wastewater surveillance helps track COVID spread because many infections are not reported through testing anymore.
- The CDC notes that rising infections don’t always mean severe illness or strain on healthcare systems.
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