Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A COVID-19 variant that has remained "underground" for years is catching the attention of health officials in the United States ...

For many people, the COVID-19 pandemic feels like a distant memory. In reality, the SARS‑CoV‑2 coronavirus is still spreading widely across the globe and continues to evolve into new variants.

BA.3.2, a heavily mutated new COVID-19 variant which may be better able to escape immunity from vaccines or prior infection, is now spreading in the United States. Although COVID cases are currently ...

New COVID-19 variants BA.2.86 and RF.5 spread easily but remain mostly mild; experts advise vigilance, timely testing, vaccination, and sensible precautions.

A newly identified Covid-19 subvariant, BA.3.2, informally dubbed the "Cicada" variant, is drawing global attention after being detected in the United States and other regions. Emerging from the ...

Emerging COVID-19 Variants Under Observation Recent reports indicate a slight uptick in COVID-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh, prompting health professionals to keep a close watch on two new Omicron ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Kyle B. Enfield, University of Virginia (THE CONVERSATION) A variant of COVID-19 ...

WASHINGTON - As the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, here's what to know about SARS-CoV-2 Variant BA.3.2, the "Cicada" variant. The highly divergent SARS‑CoV‑2 variant BA.3.2, informally nicknamed ...

Currently, there is no strong evidence showing that these variants consistently cause more severe illness than the earlier Omicron strains, but they can still be a serious risk for older adults, ...