COVID-19 Cases Rise in 27 States as Summer Wave Hits, CDC Reports
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COVID-19 Cases Rise in 27 States as Summer Wave Hits, CDC Reports
A summer wave of COVID-19 is sweeping across the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that cases are growing or likely growing in 27 states and Washington, D.C., as of July 15, 2025. The surge, driven by highly transmissible variants and seasonal factors, has led to increased emergency room visits, particularly among young children, though overall case levels remain lower than previous years. Key Details of the Summer Wave Affected States: The CDC identifies Arkansas, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Alaska, California, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Washington, D.C., as areas with growing or likely growing cases....
