Why the CDC edited a key Covid metric, and what it says about the state of the virus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last month raised its benchmark for levels of the Covid virus in wastewater, adjusting a key metric for assessing the disease’s transmission. As a result ...

Covid Data Dashboard

NBC News has the latest data on the coronavirus pandemic. See how Covid-19 has affected the health, travel and jobs in your state. Updated regularly.
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A summer COVID surge? With cases rising in every state, watch for these symptoms

Although foodborne pathogens have been in the spotlight all summer, another highly contagious virus is picking up steam: coronavirus. After a lull this spring and early summer, COVID-19 infections are ...
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Wastewater data shows COVID-19 surge in several Bay Area communities

Wastewater data shows COVID-19 rates are on a "summer surge" in several Bay Area communities. The increase is showing up in wastewater from Marin County to the South Bay, giving health officials a ...

As COVID Rises in Over Half of US, Who Should Get a Vaccine This Fall? Experts Explain

The new 2026-2027 COVID-19 vaccines are available. Experts explain who should get one the shots and why, the best time to get vaccinated, side effects and more.