Ahead of the holidays, cases in the U.S. are already increasing in most states, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Seasonal influenza activity continues to ...

This year’s flu season is shaping up to be a nasty one—driven by a new variant of the influenza virus that may be able to slip past our vaccine defenses. A mutated form of the influenza A strain H3N2 ...

(NEXSTAR) – As we get deeper into flu season, a new type of the influenza virus has been identified, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms. The new strain is a variation of influenza ...

A recent report from Santé publique France shows a sharp rise in suspected COVID-related emergency department visits among adults during the week of September 15-21, 2025 (week 37), particularly ...

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.

New cases of COVID-19 are increasing nationwide, fueled by the Stratus variant, an emerging offshoot of the Omicron variant. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the ...

A new COVID-19 variant is spreading fast in the United States, becoming the third-most common strain of the summer. Health data indicates a potential disconnect in Mississippi between the number of ...

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.

The XFG variant of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 as continued to spread as the U.S. heads into peak Summer travel season. (Photo by I RYU/VCG via Getty Images) There’s another ...

Another NEW covid variant is currently rapidly gaining a foothold. Known officially as XFG—or informally as “Stratus”—it has been declared a “variant under monitoring” by the World Health Organization ...

There have been several variants of Loki in Marvel Comics over the years. Some have been deadlier than others, and many are incredibly interesting and much more than just the villain most fans know ...