Our update is published. Major caveat to the data: Texas did not report today. The other states reported 49k new cases and 726k new tests. There were 515 deaths reported, about the same level as last Sunday. For perspective, last Sunday TX reported 6k new cases and 153 deaths.

Something to watch out for: Some states have stopped reporting on both weekend days. For example, Louisiana didn't report yesterday, so today's numbers for the state are inflated.

While diagnosed cases are falling in the hotspots, a growing number of states outside the south show worrisome patterns, especially with school reopenings on the horizon. Here are five of them.