COVID cases are continuing to rise across large parts of the U.S., though the amount varies by state and there’s early data suggesting some areas may be at or near a peak for this summer’s wave, according to statistics collected by BNO News. At least 130,895 new cases were reported between July 15 and July 21, up from 120,934 in the week before (+8%). Those figures were collected from state health departments and, where necessary, estimated based on hospital admissions. Actual case numbers are higher because many hospitals and states are no longer reporting detailed COVID data. Laboratory test…