US COVID-19 Rises in 48 States as Texas Hits Very High Wastewater Levels
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Updated · Newsweek · Sep 1
US COVID-19 Rises in 48 States as Texas Hits Very High Wastewater Levels
3 articles · Updated · Newsweek · Sep 1
Summary
CDC data show COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 48 states as of Aug. 26, with none declining and Iowa lacking sufficient data.
Texas was the only state at “very high” wastewater activity and Mississippi the only one at “high” in Aug. 16-22 readings, while seven other states were rated “moderate.”
The shift marks a sharp jump from July 23, when Alaska was the only state at “moderate” and all others were very low, low or missing data.
Wastewater monitoring can flag rising transmission before clinical testing does, offering an early warning as millions of children return to school.
Two schools have already faced disruptions: San Perlita ISD in South Texas canceled classes after rapid spread, and a Louisiana academy also temporarily shut down after an outbreak.