Which states had the most cases of COVID-19 in August 2020?

The most cases of COVID-19 in August 2020 were significantly reported in California and Florida. During this period, California experienced a rapid rise in cases, becoming one of the states with the highest infection rates as it grappled with significant population density and various challenges in managing the outbreak. Florida also saw a dramatic surge, particularly as it reopened its economy and experienced an increase in cases among different demographics. Both of these states were reporting high numbers and drew national attention due to their spike in cases during this time.

In contrast, while Texas and New York had high case counts earlier in the pandemic, by August, the data reflected that California and Florida were the forefront states in terms of new COVID-19 cases. Ohio and Nevada did not report comparable case numbers during that period, making the selection of California and Florida the correct identification for the states with the most cases in August 2020.