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Got the sniffles? What to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called 'stratus'

Got the sniffles? What to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called 'stratus'
health9/5/2025

Summer heat, outdoor fun, and cold and flu symptoms? Federal data on Friday showed COVID-19 is trending up, as are other illnesses, and health officials are asking people to be vigilant.

WASHINGTON — Summer heat, outdoor fun ... and cold and flu symptoms? The three may not go together in many people's minds, partly owing to common myths about germs and partly because many viruses really do have lower activity levels in the summer. Bu... [4275 chars]