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COVID-19 cases are increasing or likely increasing in more than half of U.S. states, according to July data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As of mid-July, the CDC reported case growth or likely growth in at least 26 states and Washington, D.C., with a broader national summary noting increases in the Southeast, South and on the West Coast. Emergency room visits for young children under age 5 have also reached their highest level since March 2025.
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CDC: Summer COVID wave spreading in 26 states

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CDC data shows COVID-19 cases rising in over 26 states, with mild new variants and updated vaccine guidance for adults and children.

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