Daily Covid-19 Cases In U.s. Highest In Months May 2026

CDC estimates show infections are declining or likely declining in 37 states.

Emergency department visits diagnosed as COVID-19 remain at 0.2%, while new hospital admissions have stabilized at approximately 1,500 per week. Variant Spotlight: "Cicada" (BA.3.2) Daily COVID-19 Cases in U.S. Highest in Months

While overall cases are low, the BA.3.2 variant is a significant point of interest for researchers. CDC estimates show infections are declining or likely

It features over 70 substitutions and deletions relative to earlier Omicron strains. It features over 70 substitutions and deletions relative

Daily COVID-19 cases in the United States reached a seasonal low in late April 2026, with health officials noting the lowest wastewater viral activity levels in several years. While overall transmission remains at "very low" levels nationwide, a new variant nicknamed "Cicada" (BA.3.2) is gaining ground, already detected in 31 states. Current National Trends

Current reports indicate it causes typical upper respiratory issues like severe sore throat, congestion, and dry cough. Regional Variations Current Epidemic Trends (Based on R t ) for States - CDC