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Tracking Urgent Care Visit Volume

Clinics Seeing a Surprising Early Summer Uptick in COVID Patients Across the U.S.

Urgent care visit volumes continue at a predictable summer pace, but in certain states across the US, we’ve seen a rise in COVID diagnosis. 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. See the chart below for activity in your state.

Last Updated 7/10/2025

COVID State Positivity Map

Mapping COVID Positivity

As of July 10, states from Washington to Florida continue to see a significant increase in COVID positivity rates, with Hawaii and Arizona the hardest hit, with 24.6% and 24% positivity. Florida, New Mexico and Texas are close behind with 22.7%, 20.2% and 18.5% positivity, respectively.

Keep in mind, this number only reflects patients who were tested. The real COVID rate may be 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

Nationwide COVID Positivity
(7-Day Average)

Urgent care clinics are seeing a significant increase in COVID-positive patients based on a seven-day average. From mid-May through the beginning of July, the positivity rate has grown from 5.2% to 11.1%.

Source: Experity Data

2025 COVID Positivity Rates - 7-Day Average
Visits Per Day Chart

Visits Per Clinic Per Day

25 AVERAGE DAILY VISITS PER CLINIC (7-DAY ROLLING AVERAGE)

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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Urgent Care RCM Trends

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