What MS residents should know about new 'Cicada' COVID-19 variant
COVID mutation that was under the radar has been detected in 25 states. The CDC nicknamed BA.3.2 "cicada." It's been found in 23 countries. What to know ...
Do you have the new Covid variant, flu or other virus? Look out for these symptoms
Flu and Covid, including a new variant called BA.3.2, nicknamed “cicada,” are still circulating across the U.S. in 2026. How ...
Prevention
Experts Warn of Rising Flu Cases—Here’s Where to Get Home Tests
New CDC report reveals that flu season is far from over. While flu A cases are dwindling, flu B and COVID-19 cases are on the rise nationwide. Here’s where to find the best home tests for early ...
WVEC
Flu cases rise in Virginia after weeks of decline
NORFOLK, Va. — Influenza cases in Virginia are climbing again after weeks of downward trends, according to the latest data from the Virginia Department of Health. The VDH still classifies the number ...
When is the best time to get your flu shot? Two infectious diseases experts explain
When working out the best time to get your vaccine, you may be balancing a theoretical benefit by waiting against the chance ...
abc27
What’s Going Around: Strep throat, flu
Pediatricians at Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital are seeing viral upper respiratory infections, flu and RSV. UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics reports a stomach bug, flu, respiratory ...