LOADING ERROR LOADINGA new COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2, has been detected in 25 states, according to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The mutations make this variant potentially worrisome and are the reason it caught researchers’ eyes as they monitor emerging COVID-19 variants, Karan said. Recent COVID variants have caused milder disease overall than what was seen when COVID first emerged, Karan said. If you notice any COVID symptoms, you should stay home and away from others. “The current COVID vaccines are still expected to provide meaningful protection, especially against severe illness, hospitalization and death,” Madad explained.

Source: Huffington Post March 26, 2026 11:06 UTC