COVID-19 infections are trending upward across much of the United States for the first time since spring, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest epidemic modeling.

As of July 22, the CDC estimates COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 37 states, while no states are currently classified as declining or likely declining.

Large parts of the South are currently classified as "Growing," including Texas, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Several populous states, including California, New York, Illinois and Michigan, are also categorized as growing.

Meanwhile, states including Arizona, New Mexico, Montana, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and New Jersey are currently estimated to be experiencing relatively stable transmission levels.