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Covid-19 Remains Prevalent Globally, Experts Warn of Rapid Evolution
7 Aug
Summary
- Covid-19 is not becoming a seasonal illness like the common cold
- Virus evolves twice as fast as the flu, making it less constrained by seasons
- Low vaccine uptake among high-risk groups is a major concern
As of August 2025, the Covid-19 pandemic is still ongoing, with the virus continuing to evolve and impact communities worldwide. Contrary to initial forecasts, the virus has not become a seasonal illness like the common cold or flu.
Experts have acknowledged that many of their early predictions about how Covid-19 would evolve have been proven wrong. The virus is now circulating year-round, with no clear seasonal pattern. This is largely due to its rapid evolution, which allows it to "evolve its way over" seasonal barriers that typically constrain the spread of other respiratory viruses.
One of the key challenges is the low uptake of the free Covid-19 vaccine, particularly among high-risk groups such as the elderly and immunocompromised. Experts warn that growing vaccine hesitancy could have a significant impact on the population's immunity levels, leaving more people vulnerable to the virus and its potential long-term effects.
Despite the ongoing challenges, the experts remain cautiously optimistic that with continued research and public health efforts, the world can adapt to living with this persistent virus.
