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U.S. COVID Tracker

Last updated on May 16, 2024

We've paused our weekly updates due to limited data. If new reporting standards are approved, we'll resume updates on October 1, 2024. For now, please check your local health district's website for the latest wastewater surveillance data in your area.

COVID Community Risk Level

Our framework reflects the decreased risk of severe illness and death from COVID due to vaccines, therapeutics, and past COVID infections.
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Trends

Over the last 14 days, hospitalizations have decreased by about 14%.

We don't have Current COVID Hospitalizations data for New York City metro area, Los Angeles metro area, Chicago metro area, Dallas metro area, Houston metro area and USA.

Recommendations

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Masks are recommended if your community risk level is high, you have recently been exposed to or infected with COVID, or you’ve been told by a health professional to wear a mask based on your personal risk factors.

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Vaccines are now approved for children 6 months and older. Vaccinations can protect against infection, serious illness and death from COVID.

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Testing is important if you experience symptoms or have been recently exposed to COVID. The Test to Treat initiative provides high-risk individuals who test positive with immediate access to antivirals at certified locations.

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Booster shots offer necessary protection against infection, serious illness and death from all COVID variants. The updated 2023/2024 booster provides additional protection.

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