Which states have high COVID numbers as variant XFG spreads? See map.

New COVID-19 cases continue to crop up nationwide as new variant XFG makes gains both domestically and abroad.

Some regions of the United States are experiencing higher rates of positive COVID tests than others, though reporting has slowed down enough nationwide that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has begun allowing more time to pass between certain types of updates, such as those on variant prevalence.

However, amid the confusion of new strains, changing vaccine guidelines and cuts to vaccine development funding, the CDC continues to track cases, hospitalizations and deaths on a weekly basis.

Here's what to know about the latest data.

How many COVID cases were reported nationwide?

During the week ending on Aug. 9, 8.9% of the 28,051 Americans tested were positive for CO