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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. Here are some of the states experiencing an increase in COVID positivity: Arizona: 19.3%; 17.2%; 14.2%. See the chart below for activity in your state.

Last Updated 7/1/2025

United States Covid Positivity Map

MAPPING COVID POSITIVITY

As of June 24, states from Washington to Florida saw a significant increase in COVID positivity with Arizona the hardest hit, with 19.3% 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

NATIONWIDE COVID POSITIVITY

Urgent care clinics are seeing a significant increase in COVID-positive patients based on a seven-day average. From mid-May through the end of June, the positivity rate grew from 5.2% to 9.4%.

Source: Experity Data

Covid Positivity Chart
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 fat during early summer.

Source: Experity Data

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