The US is experiencing a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, with the largest increases seen in parts of the South, Southeast, and West Coast. According to the CDC, 25 states are reporting growth in COVID cases, driven by a summer wave that appears to be starting. While activity remains low nationwide, it has increased from “very low” to “low” based on CDC wastewater data.
Emergency room visits for COVID have surged in areas like the Pacific Northwest and Southeast, with rates now at their highest since February and March. Health experts had predicted a possible summer spike as new versions of the virus spread across the country.
A recent CDC analysis suggests that COVID-19 cases follow a biannual pattern, peaking in late summer and winter. The agency is also warning about parvovirus B19, which can cause flu-like symptoms and is more common during the summer months. Pregnant women are at higher risk for complications from this virus.
Health officials in Chicago have reported a significant spike in patients with parvovirus B19, with emergency room visits increasing by several percentage points compared to previous years. The CDC advises pregnant women to take extra precautions, such as wearing masks in high-risk areas.
Source: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2025-07-14/cdc-says-covid-19-cases-rise-in-25-states