Currently, COVID-19 is still causing illness worldwide but the severity varies by region. In the past 28 days (mid-July to mid-August 2025), there were about 7,811 new hospitalizations and 258 new ICU admissions reported from multiple countries. The number of deaths related to COVID-19 has decreased slightly compared to the previous period, with 915 new deaths reported in these countries. Most deaths occur in people aged 65 and older. In the United Kingdom, the COVID-19 case rate per 100,000 population in the most recent weeks is around 1.8 to 2.7, indicating ongoing but relatively low transmission. In the United States, COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 36 states as of mid to late August 2025, with no states showing a clear decline in infections. The disease can still cause significant illness, including severe respiratory symptoms and hospitalizations, particularly in very young, elderly, and chronically ill populations. Long COVID remains a significant concern, with millions affected worldwide. Overall, COVID-19 is present and still impacting health systems but on a lower scale than during peak pandemic waves, with localized increases in some regions and among vulnerable populations. Continued vigilance and vaccination remain important.