The traditional respiratory virus season hasn’t started, but Covid is already climbing

North America Health Sat, 22 Aug 2026 03:14:30 GMT Moderate confidence — 74/100

Are you coughing, hacking or feeling feverish?
It may not be just a summer cold; you might want to consider taking a Covid test.
Although the autumn respiratory illness season hasn’t kicked off, and flu and RSV activity remain low, there’s a growing summer wave of Covid-19.

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Are you coughing, hacking or feeling feverish?
It may not be just a summer cold; you might want to consider taking a Covid test.
Although the autumn respiratory illness season hasn’t kicked off, and flu and RSV activity remain low, there’s a growing summer wave of Covid-19.

Sources: CNN