Cases of COVID-19 are high in 14 of the 50 U.S. states, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .Cases are highest predominately in the West North Central and Western U.S., with experts saying that cases are likely to rise further over the winter months. Newsweek has contacted the CDC for comment by email.A map produced by the CDC shows that the percentage of COVID-19 tests that were positive over the week leading up to October 21 has risen in numerous states.
The national-level positivity rate has shown a consistent decline in recent weeks, indicating a potential stabilization of infections. However, CDC experts have said that cases could rise again over the winter, particularly given the anticipated prevalence of other seasonal illnesses such as the common cold and the flu.Over the period between October 14 and 21, there were 16,186 new hospitalizations from coronavirus, and 637 deaths overall.