The country is experiencing a COVID-19 summer surge, with cases increasing in nearly every state. Overall activity remains very low, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This trend started in 2022 and has continued through August 28.

Infections are rising nationally, with 48 states seeing an increase or likely increase. Two areas, Rhode Island and Washington, D.C., have reported flat viral activity.

Further details on the surge and affected areas are available, including wastewater data showing high levels in certain regions, such as Texas and Mississippi.