Urgent care visit volumes continue at a predictable summer pace, but in all but a handful of states across the US, we’ve seen a rise in COVID diagnoses. In fact, patients with COVID are presenting with symptoms that mirror strep pharyngitis, making it harder to tell the difference without testing. To best serve patients, we continue to recommend dual testing for both COVID and strep. Here are some of the states experiencing an increase in COVID positivity: Washington – 32.1%; Texas – 28.5%; Florida – 27.9%. See the chart below for activity in your state.
Last Updated 8/27/2025
As of August first, states from Washington to Florida saw a significant increase in COVID positivity. Keep in mind, this number only reflects patients who were tested. It’s possible that the real COVID rate is higher than indicated. Does this summer surge suggest a new trend for urgent care that is not nearly as seasonal as it has been historically? We’ll be watching.
Source: Experity Data
Urgent care clinics are seeing a significant increase in COVID-positive patients based on a seven-day average. From June 1 through August 27, the positivity rate grew from 5% to 19.0%.
Source: Experity Data
Visits Per Clinic Per Day
Experity clinics have seen a sharp drop in visit volume from a high of 35+ visits per day in early February to 25 as of July 1. Visits are trending below 2024 levels so far during early summer.
Source: Experity Data
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