Tracking Urgent Care Visit Volume

Late Summer COVID Cases Rising

Summer may be winding down, but COVID-19 cases are inching up across the U.S.

According to CDC, COVID is on the rise in all 50 states, though current overall levels remain low. Not unlike last year, we’re seeing second spikes in some specific regions this year. In southeast and along the west coast of the country, these spikes are significant. Urgent care clinics continue to be on the front line, testing patients that are already presenting symptoms.

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COVID-19 Positivity Rate — Year-over-Year

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COVID Positivity

Positivity Rates Triple Since July

As clinics see more patients present with COVID symptoms, the average seven-day lab count per clinic continues to rise, from around four percent in July to five percent in late August. And while there is a slight increase in testing, the number of patients testing positive has nearly tripled in that same time, with positivity rates rising from three percent to nine percent.

Source: Experity Data

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COVID Momentum Score (Z-Score)

Measures how unusual this week’s positivity rate is compared to the prior 10 weeks. A score near zero means steady; z≥1 signals elevated momentum; z≥3 indicates a surge is underway.

Source: Experity Data

Regional COVID Positivity

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* West region includes Alaska and Hawaii (not shown on map)
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COVID Positivity by Region

COVID Rates Increase Across the South

Over the last month, our maps are showing signs of a surge in COVID infections across the lower half of the country and along both U.S. coastlines. COVID positivity is highest in Texas at 19.3% with California and Nevada closing the gap at over 16%.

This uneven distribution continues to create localized demand surges, emphasizing the need for:

  • Flexible staffing models across urgent care
  • Region-specific forecasting
  • Focus on testing when patients present with upper respiratory symptoms

Source: Experity Data

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