As COVID cases rise in US, CDC data points to five states with the highest numbers and less-likeliness of decline. Current symptoms and rising strains you should know.

A new COVID-19 variant called Stratus, or XFG, is spreading in America. It was first found in Southeast Asia. The CDC says it is now the third most common variant in the US. The WHO is watching it. Experts say current vaccines still work.

How many COVID cases were reported nationwide? During the week ending on Aug. 9, 8.9% of the 28,051 Americans tested were positive for COVID-19, according to the CDC's latest data. This was a 0.

Federal data released Friday reveals that COVID-19 is trending upwards in most states, with emergency department visits higher among people of all ages.