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COVID rising in 47 states; two states close schools to slow spread

CDC data shows overall COVID levels remain low but cases are rising in most of the U.S., prompting recent school closures in two states.

Published Aug 28, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

While overall levels of COVID-19 remain low, the number of cases is growing in 47 states, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.