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Real-Time Variant SurveillanceUpdated Daily

Latest COVID-19 Variants

Real-time surveillance data on current COVID-19 variants, emergence patterns, and global distribution with the latest genomic analysis.

Last updated: June 22, 2025 • Data refreshed daily

Currently Circulating Variants

NB.1.8.1

Variant of Interest
34.2%
Global Prevalence
increasing
Trend
April 2025
First Detected
3
Regions

Key Characteristics:

  • Enhanced transmissibility
  • Moderate immune evasion
  • Similar severity to previous variants
  • Good vaccine effectiveness maintained

Geographic Distribution:

North AmericaEuropeAsia-Pacific

KP.3.1.1

Variant under Monitoring
28.7%
Global Prevalence
stable
Trend
March 2025
First Detected
1
Regions

Key Characteristics:

  • Steady transmission rates
  • Known immune profile
  • Established clinical patterns
  • Predictable vaccine response

Geographic Distribution:

Global circulation

XEC Recombinant

Variant of Interest
19.5%
Global Prevalence
increasing
Trend
May 2025
First Detected
3
Regions

Key Characteristics:

  • Recombinant variant
  • Enhanced binding affinity
  • Moderate severity profile
  • Under active monitoring

Geographic Distribution:

EuropeAfricaSouth America

LP.8.1

Variant under Monitoring
12.1%
Global Prevalence
decreasing
Trend
February 2025
First Detected
2
Regions

Key Characteristics:

  • Declining prevalence
  • Well-characterized profile
  • Stable clinical outcomes
  • Effective vaccine coverage

Geographic Distribution:

Asia-PacificNorth America

Global Surveillance Metrics

18.3%
Global Sequencing Rate
Percentage of positive samples sequenced globally
Target: 20%
14 days
Variant Detection Time
Average time from emergence to classification
Target: 10 days
147
Countries Reporting
Number of countries with active surveillance
Target: 150+
45,000
Weekly Sequences
New genome sequences analyzed weekly
Target: 50,000

Emerging Concerns & Monitoring

Recombinant Variants on the Rise

Increased detection of recombinant variants showing novel mutation combinations

Key Implications:

  • May require updated vaccine formulations
  • Enhanced surveillance protocols activated
  • Continued monitoring of immune escape
  • International coordination strengthened

Regional Variant Distribution Patterns

Distinct variant circulation patterns emerging in different geographic regions

Key Implications:

  • Tailored public health responses needed
  • Travel-related transmission tracking
  • Regional vaccine effectiveness studies
  • Enhanced cross-border surveillance

Weekly Surveillance Highlights

June 16-22, 2025

  • NB.1.8.1 continues expansion in multiple regions
  • XEC recombinant variant identified in 12 new countries
  • No significant changes in hospitalization rates
  • Vaccine effectiveness remains stable across variants

June 9-15, 2025

  • Global sequencing rate reached 18.3% target
  • LP.8.1 showing continued decline in prevalence
  • Enhanced surveillance protocols implemented
  • New mutation tracking systems deployed