Overview

• 27 states report 'very high' levels of COVID-19 in wastewater, up from 7 states in mid-July.
• The Western region has the highest levels, followed by the South, Midwest, and Northeast.
• New variants, collectively known as FLiRT, account for 75% of current cases.
• Hospitalizations remain low despite the rise in infections.
• Updated vaccines targeting new variants are expected to be available this fall.