Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here's what to know

New flu strain on the rise this winter in WV; here's what you need to know

As of late December 2025, a new strain of the influenza virus is on the rise nationwide and in West Virginia. The H3N2 Type A strain sickening millions across the country, and is the focus of prevention efforts, especially in West Virginia.

Flu Cases Are Skyrocketing in the U.S.

Flu cases in the U.S. are seeing a marked uptick, according to the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. The new numbers, which cover the period up to December 20th and were released Tuesday, show that more than 25% of tests reported to the system were positive for influenza. This rate is nearly double what last year’s flu season saw around this time.  Hospitalization rates due to flu are also high—three times higher…

Chevy Chase's Memory Loss; New Variant Fuels Flu Cases; Ivermectin on the Rise

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Also note that MedPage Today will be closed Thursday in observance of the New Year's holiday. Look for Morning Break again on Friday, Jan. 2. Actor Chevy Chase revealed...

Flu Cases Rising Rapidly, Driven by New Variant

Flu is rising rapidly across the US, driven by a new variant of the virus—and cases are expected to keep growing with holiday travel, the AP reports. That variant, known as "subclade K," led to early outbreaks in the United Kingdom, Japan, and Canada. In the US, flu typically...

Flu cases rising rapidly in US, driven by new variant

Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus — and cases are expected to keep growing with holiday travel.

Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant. Here's what to know.

Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus — and cases are expected to keep growing with holiday travel.