You've likely heard about new COVID variants, and now there's buzz around a "2026 variant" that doesn't actually exist. We'll uncover why this particular search term is trending and what it really means for staying safe.
The search term "new covid variant 2026" is trending, but it's a bit of a mystery.
Despite high search volume, there is no officially designated COVID-19 variant named '2026' by health organizations like the WHO or CDC.