It may feel like the pandemic is long behind us—but Covid hasn’t vanished. As we step further into 2025, the virus is still around, and it’s trickier than ever to recognize. The telltale signs we once knew—like a high fever or heavy cough—aren’t always there anymore. In fact, symptoms have evolved and often fly under the radar. And recognizing them early can be crucial—especially for protecting the most vulnerable among us.

Omicron Variant Still Circulating in 2025

Covid hasn’t gone away. In 2025, the dominant strain circulating in France is the Omicron JN.1 variant. While it’s less severe than earlier versions, it’s still quite disruptive. Many confuse it with a regular cold or a light flu, which makes spotting it tricky. That means people might carry on with their daily routines… completely unaware that they’re spreading it.

The most frequently reported symptoms these days are:

• Constant tiredness

• Runny nose

• Dry cough

• Headaches

• Sore throat

• Low-grade fever

At first, they might not seem particularly alarming—but that’s exactly what makes this virus so tricky to identify.

Digestive and Skin Symptoms Often Overlooked

COVID doesn’t just go after your lungs — it can also wreak havoc on your digestive system. More and more people have reported symptoms like nausea, stomach pain, and even diarrhea. It’s almost as if your stomach has caught a cold… except this one can linger for days, sometimes even weeks.

But the virus doesn’t stop there. It can show up on your skin, too. Some individuals have experienced:

• Red patches

• Rashes

• Mild frostbite-like symptoms on fingers or toes

These signs may seem minor, but they can indicate a broader inflammatory response happening throughout the body — and they shouldn’t be brushed off.