COVID cases rising in 25 states, but nationwide activity low

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Infections of COVID-19 are growing or likely growing in half of the U.S. as of July 8, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated. Modeling from the agency shows the West Coast, Southeast and South are the primary region for increased cases, though it maintains that activity overall remains "low" nationwide. The probability that the epidemic is growing is highest in California, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Kentucky and Ohio, among others.

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