The CDC has moved to using longer data timeframes for COVID tracking due to low reporting from states. According to the latest data for the two weeks ending June 21, variant NB.1.8.1 remained the most common, accounting for 43% of cases, followed by LP.8.1 at 31% of cases and XFG at 14%.

Covid-19 cases in the US are increasing, with the highest activity reported in western states including Alaska, California, Colorado, Nevada and Utah. The CDC says wastewater virus levels have moved from low to moderate nationwide,

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the strain is now the third most common COVID-19 variant in the United States.