VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-22
“COVID-19 is rising nationally but from a low baseline. As of the latest, CDC estimated infections were growing or likely growing in 47 states, led generally by the South and West,”
Dr. Syra Madad · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Dr. Madad reported that COVID-19 cases were rising across the majority of states starting from a low baseline.
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