COVID-19 & Respiratory Illnesses

Find up-to-date guidance on COVID and other breathing illnesses so you can protect yourself with confidence.

2026 summer COVID-19 wave in the United States with a masked woman in a crowded urban setting and coronavirus particles in the background

Is COVID Coming Back? What the 2026 Summer Wave Means

Is COVID Coming Back in 2026? Yes, COVID-19 activity is increasing again in the United States during summer 2026, but that does not mean ...