CDC wastewater also shows the XFG variant — nicknamed stratus — is most common in the U.S. Stratus can cause a “razor blade” sore throat and is considered a “variant under monitoring” by the World Health Organization. The WHO said the variant is only marginally better at evading people's immune systems and vaccines still work against it.

A new COVID variant is on the rise amid a nationwide summer surge of cases and it's on track to become the third most common strain. What to know in Tennessee.

The number of states in which COVID cases appear to be growing has increased from 27 to 31 since August 5. Most significantly, the data shows that California switched from "likely growing" to "growing," meaning that the most populous state in the union is now measuring an increasing number of COVID cases.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has dropped its isolation guidelines for people with COVID-19 infections, the agency confirmed Friday following speculation about proposed changes ...

Louisiana is among a group of states with the highest rate of COVID cases right now, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why it matters: The "stratus" COVID variant is surging throughout the country,

It's hard to predict COVID infections, but rates are high and growing throughout the country. Here’s what you should do to keep you and your loved ones safe.

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your account’s ‘Saved for Later’ section. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday mothballed its longstanding COVID ...

Agency Director Susan Monarez tried to soothe staff at a Tuesday meeting, but some employees said the all-hands call was lacking.