Coronaviruses are a group of related RNA viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans and birds, they cause respiratory tract infections that can range from mild to lethal.

Feb 3, 2026 · Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and …

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Daily and weekly updated statistics tracking the number of COVID-19 cases, recovered, and deaths. Historical data with cumulative charts, graphs, and updates.

Mar 26, 2026 · A new Covid variant spreading across the US has also been identified in the UK, health chiefs have warned. The strain, known as BA.3.2, has been detected in nasal swabs taken from four …

Read the NHS advice about COVID-19, including its symptoms, looking after yourself at home, how to avoid catching and spreading it, treatments, vaccinations and long-term effects.

4 days ago · A new strain of Covid-19 has been detected in the UK amongst a further 22 countries across the world. The SARS-CoV-2 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed Cicada, is a highly mutated strain that …

3 days ago · News Health Coronavirus EXCLUSIVE: Covid 19 Cicada variant ‘set to become dominant in UK - and put kids at risk' The Covid cicada variant is sweeping the UK as a leading microbiologist …

Mar 26, 2026 · The heavily mutated new BA.3.2 COVID-19 variant, aka "cicada," is circulating in at least 25 U.S. states, the CDC said. What to know about its spread and symptoms.

Jul 4, 2025 · Latest data and analysis on coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK and its effect on the economy and society.