Do you think COVID is a thing of the past? Think again. Although the epidemic seems far behind us, the virus is still circulating in 2025, and its symptoms can be difficult to detect. It’s no longer just a cough or fever: the signs have changed, and some go unnoticed. However, correctly recognizing them can make all the difference… especially when it comes to protecting the most vulnerable.
The Omicron variant still lurks

COVID hasn’t disappeared. In 2025, it will primarily be the Omicron JN.1 variant that will circulate in France. Less aggressive than the earlier strains, it’s still bothersome. Many people mistake it for a simple cold or mild flu, which makes it difficult to detect. The result: sometimes we go on with our lives… unaware that we’re contagious.

The most common symptoms today include:

Watch out for these signs: COVID symptoms in 2025 may not be what you imagine

Nothing too spectacular at first glance, but that’s precisely what makes this virus difficult to detect.

Digestive and skin symptoms that are often ignored

COVID doesn’t just attack the bronchial tubes. It also likes to play spoilsport on the stomach. More and more people are experiencing nausea, abdominal pain, and even diarrhea. It’s a bit like having a stomach cold… but it lasts for several days, even weeks.

And that’s not all: the virus can also express itself on the skin. Some people have: