NPR
Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it's ramping up again
Friday, August 14, 2026
COVID-19 cases are rising during summer 2026, according to available health data. The increase follows a seasonal pattern observed in previous summers since the pandemic began. Other health threats have received greater media attention during the same period.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5927115/summer-vaccine-covid-19-surge