circulating

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Many current vaccines, including seasonal flu shots and updated COVID-19 vaccines, are designed around virus strains already circulating in people.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The May 10 Substack essay that began circulating in the wake of her Instagram post did nothing to dispel that eventuality.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

The rare Bundibugyo strain circulating in Congo wasn’t reliably identified by most available Ebola tests, which were designed to detect the more common Zaire and Sudan strains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

A spokesperson said they couldn't comment on specific information, but said: "We are aware of the allegations circulating in the public domain and encourage anyone with relevant information to get in touch."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

There was gossip circulating the halls about what “really” happened.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers