As cold and flu season approaches, the situation is becoming more complex with the recent emergence of the new COVID-19 variant, XEC. COVID-19 and knowledge of its exact properties have evolved quite ...

The Omicron BA.5 variant is the dominant coronavirus strain in the US, according to the CDC. Its symptoms are similar to past Omicron subvariants: a sore throat, sneezing, and a runny nose. Experts ...

There’s a new COVID-19 variant dominating infections in the U.S. EG.5 — or “Eris,” as it’s been nicknamed — was identified in China in February and detected in the U.S. in April, and now accounts for ...

The dizzying speed of omicron’s spread has left Americans questioning much of what they know about COVID-19, especially following holiday travel. “This is hitting us at a very inopportune time,” said ...

NEW YORK -- What are the symptoms of omicron? Health experts still don't know if the new variant is causing milder COVID-19, but more indicators are emerging. The World Health Organization's top ...

As flu season peaks, and with several other illnesses going around, here's how to stay safe and healthy this season in ...

Symptoms of being infected with the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus are said to be similar to the common flu. However, experts have recently called itchy eyes a symptom of Omicron.

About 10% of people appear to suffer long COVID after an omicron infection, a lower estimate than earlier in the pandemic, according to a study of nearly 10,000 Americans that aims to help unravel the ...

While some have mild symptoms with COVID-19, others can have severe symptoms, resulting in hospitalization and even death.