Newzvia | Friday, 18 September 2026
WHO Tags New RSV Strain 'Variant of Concern' Amid Global Rise
The World Health Organization (WHO) has named a new strain of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV-V.26) a 'Variant of Concern' after a quick rise in global infections. This tag means health bodies worldwide are now watching the virus very closely and speeding up research.