COVID-19 in Virginia: Latest CDC Hospital Signal
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Track the latest available COVID-19 hospitalization signal for Virginia using CDC NHSN hospital data. This page shows the week ending Jul 11, 2026, trend direction, and how Virginia compares with the national average and nearby states.
Latest available CDC NHSN week: Jul 11, 2026
new COVID-19 hospital admissions in the latest CDC reporting week
Week ending Jul 11, 2026
Fast answer: the latest available CDC hospital-admissions signal for Virginia is low, not a live case count. Use the trend, week ending date, and nearby-state comparison before treating this as a current local spread read.
Key Takeaways
- 1 The latest available CDC NHSN COVID-19 signal for Virginia is low, with 0.1 new admissions per 100,000 residents for the week ending Jul 11, 2026.
- 2 In that reporting week, COVID-19 admissions were similar to 0.1 per 100K last week.
- 3 Virginia is 0.2 per 100k near the national rate.
CDC Recommendations at This Level
COVID activity is low — stay current on vaccines
- • Keep your COVID vaccines up to date — check if you're due for an updated booster
- • No special precautions needed at current levels for most people
- • People who are immunocompromised or high-risk should maintain their personal risk management plan
This is general public health guidance based on CDC recommendations — not personal medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's right for you and your family.
Virginia COVID-19 Trend — 2025-2026 Season
New confirmed COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 population per week.
Is COVID-19 Getting Better or Worse in Virginia?
COVID-19 is holding steady in Virginia
COVID-19 activity is neither increasing nor decreasing right now. This means current levels are likely to continue for the near term without a major shift up or down.
Technical details (CDC Rt estimate)
Reproduction number (Rt): 0.95 (95% CI: 0.84 – 1.16)
Probability of growth: 27%
Rt below 1.0 means each case leads to fewer new cases (declining). Above 1.0 means growing.
Based on CDC forecasting data as of March 31, 2026. Source
Virginia vs. National Average and Nearby States
Nearby States
| State | Activity Level | Per 100K |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 0.1 | |
| Low | 0.3 | |
| Low | 0.1 | |
| Low | 0.2 | |
| Low | 0.3 | |
| Low | 0.3 |
Sources & Methods
COVID-19 data reflects confirmed hospital admissions reported through the CDC's NHSN system. Activity levels are based on new admissions per 100,000 population per week. Hospitalization data may undercount total infections as most COVID-19 cases are now managed at home. Learn more about our methods .
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest COVID-19 activity level in Virginia?
The latest available CDC NHSN COVID-19 signal for Virginia is LOW with 0.1 new hospital admissions per 100,000 people for the week ending Jul 11, 2026. There were 9 total new COVID-19 admissions in that reporting week.
Where does this COVID-19 data come from?
This data comes from the CDC's NHSN hospital reporting system. Hospitals across the United States report confirmed COVID-19 admissions, ICU usage, and bed capacity weekly. The metric shown is new admissions per 100,000 population.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated weekly after the CDC publishes new hospital reporting data. There is typically a 1-2 week lag between when admissions occur and when data appears here.
Local Health Signal is not affiliated with the CDC or any government agency. Data is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended for clinical decision making. See our methods page for details on data sources and limitations.