Discover new COVID variant symptoms in 2026, understand respiratory infection risks, and learn effective protection ...

CDC director Rochelle Walensky told the US Senate that the highly transmissible variant is now the dominant strain in the United States.

Dr. Biernbaum concurs, noting, "Cough, fever and sore throats are typically the most common symptoms we see, but COVID-19 ...

The Stratus COVID-19 variant has been fueling a rise in cases across the country. Stratus is currently the dominant variant in the U.S. This variant is slightly more infectious than previous variants.

In recent weeks, the omicron variant has exploded in the U.S. and other parts of the world. Its disproportionate and sometimes devastating impacts on the unvaccinated — and the possibility of new ...

COVID-19 variant XFG is spreading across the U.S., becoming the third most common strain. XFG is a combination of variants F.7 and LP.8.1.2 and may be less contagious than other dominant variants.

A newer COVID variant called XFG is currently fueling cases of the virus across the country. Nicknamed “Stratus,” this variant first took hold over the summer and now makes up nearly 70% of COVID-19 ...

As summer comes to an end, COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in California. While respiratory viruses usually peak in the winter, the novel coronavirus can also surge in the warmer months.