China CDC said its weekly sentinel surveillance for Aug. 3–9 showed national SARS‑CoV‑2 test positivity declined and remains at a moderate epidemic level. The dominant lineage was NB.1.8.1. Southern provinces registered lower positivity this week while northern provinces continued to see rising positivity. The 15–59 age group had the highest positivity.

2026-08-13

China CDC said its weekly sentinel surveillance for Aug. 3–9 showed national SARS‑CoV‑2 test positivity declined and remains at a moderate epidemic level. The dominant lineage was NB.1.8.1. Southern provinces registered lower positivity this week while northern provinces continued to see rising positivity. The 15–59 age group had the highest positivity.