Ugh, in case our allergies weren't bad enough.

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 ...

It may be spring, but virus season isn’t over yet. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Flu and Covid, including a new variant called BA ...

A "highly mutated" COVID-19 variant that has been detected in at least 25 states is gaining ground, according to health authorities. Nicknamed "Cicada," BA.3.2 is on the list of variants being tracked ...

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February 2026 looks like it's shaping up to be similar to January 2026 in terms of what COVID-19 symptoms will look like for most people, but there are some pretty interesting patterns ...