What we know about the new flu variant known as subclade K
19 hours ago · In today’s Health Alert, flu season is officially underway, with doctor visits for fever and cough climbing fast. A new flu variant is now the dominant strain.
New COVID variant 'Stratus' spreading in US: symptoms, what to know
Aug 5, 2025 · A new COVID-19 variant is climbing the ranks in the United States, becoming the third-most common strain of the summer.
Flu season in the US is heating up, driven by new subclade K variant
3 days ago · This new variant wasn’t included in this year’s flu shots because it was identified after scientists had chosen the four strains to include this year.
Doctors say COVID symptoms are changing—here’s what to watch for …
The Stratus variant is fueling COVID-19 cases around the country. Symptoms of the virus look slightly different right now. Here, doctors share what to look out for and how to protect yourself from ...
Variants and Genomic Surveillance | COVID-19 | CDC
Aug 28, 2025 · New variants of SARS-CoV-2 are expected to continue to emerge. Some variants will emerge and disappear, while others will emerge and continue to spread and may replace previous …
VARIANT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of VARIANT is manifesting variety, deviation, or disagreement. How to use variant in a sentence.
What to Know About COVID Variant XFG Stratus
Sep 18, 2025 · The latest COVID-19 variant known as XFG, nicknamed Stratus, continues to spread throughout the United States, driving a summer spike in cases.
COVID-19 variants: What's the concern? - Mayo Clinic
Oct 24, 2025 · If a mutation changes how a virus acts in a group of people, it's called a variant. Scientists across the world track the changes in the virus variants that cause COVID-19.
What COVID-19 variants are going around in December 2025?
Dec 1, 2025 · When you receive a COVID-19 test, you won't find out which variant caused your infection. That's because COVID-19 tests only detect the presence of the virus – they don't …
Map Shows Rising COVID Cases as Stratus Variant Spreads
Aug 27, 2025 · New cases of COVID-19 are increasing nationwide, fueled by the Stratus variant, an emerging offshoot of the Omicron variant.