"The CDC updated its regional data for COVID-19 test positivity on Monday, Aug. 11, highlighting a growing trend in the epidemic, with 45 states seeing increased cases."
"States with the highest COVID test positivity rates include New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana, all at 12%, with others above 11%."
"The national wastewater viral activity for COVID-19 was upgraded from low to moderate, indicating a nationwide rise in cases with Louisiana noted for a very high amount."
"The XFG 'stratus' variant, accounting for 14% of U.S. cases, may evade immune defenses while current vaccines are still expected to be effective against severe disease."
The CDC's updated COVID-19 test positivity data shows that New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana have the highest rates at 12%. Nevada, Arizona, California, Alaska, Washington, and Oregon follow closely with rates around 11%. The CDC notes a general increase in COVID-19 cases across all 45 states. This rise corresponds with upgraded national wastewater viral activity from low to moderate. The XFG 'stratus' variant now represents 14% of cases in the U.S. and is seen as potentially capable of evading immune responses while vaccines remain effective against severe outcomes.
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