How Are the Symptoms of New COVID-19 Variants Different in 2025?
Last updated: 14 May 2025 | 684 Views |
Although COVID-19 has been with us for years, the virus continues to mutate. In 2025, several new COVID-19 variants have emerged, with different symptoms and characteristics compared to earlier strains. Understanding these differences is essential for protecting yourself and your loved ones especially vulnerable groups like the elderly, children, and those with chronic illnesses.
Key Variants to Watch in 2025
According to the WHO and national public health agencies, the main variants currently under monitoring and spreading globally include:
JN.1 (Omicron Subvariant): Highly transmissible, with generally mild symptoms
XBB.1.5: Notable for its ability to spread quickly and evade immunity
BA.2.86 (Pirola): Shows over 30 mutations compared to the original strain and is still under review for severity
How Are Symptoms Different from Previous Strains?
While many core symptoms of COVID-19 remain such as cough, fatigue, and fever new variants may show subtle changes that can make them harder to detect:
| Symptom | Previous Variants | New Variants (e.g., JN.1, XBB.1.5) |
|---|---|---|
| High Fever | Common | Less frequent in some cases |
| Dry Cough | Very common | Still very common |
| Sore Throat | Mild or moderate | More frequent |
| Fatigue / Exhaustion | Moderate | May be more intense in some patients |
| Loss of Taste/Smell | Common | Less common in new variants |
| Gastrointestinal issues | Rare | Increasingly reported |
️ Some newer strains may present with symptoms similar to a common cold such as a mild sore throat or fatigue without fever making self-diagnosis more difficult.
Best Practices to Stay Safe from COVID-19 in 2025
Wear masks in crowded or poorly ventilated places
Wash hands frequently with soap or hand sanitizer
Self-isolate and test with an ATK kit if symptoms arise
Keep up with booster vaccinations
Regularly disinfect living and working areas with professional disinfection services
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