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New COVID variant of concern before 2027?

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World·Pandemics

New COVID variant of concern before 2027?

15% chance
Polymarket

$241,359 Vol.

15% chance
Polymarket

$241,359 Vol.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the CDC identifies a new COVID variant of concern between December 1, 2025, and December 31, 2026, 11:59PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No". The CDC's variant classification scheme can be found here: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/107682. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the CDC.Ongoing genomic surveillance shows no SARS-CoV-2 variants currently meeting WHO or ECDC criteria for designation as a variant of concern, with all monitored strains like BA.3.2, NB.1.8.1, and XFG classified only as variants under monitoring or of interest. These Omicron sublineages continue to circulate with mutations that enhance immune escape or transmissibility in some cases, yet they have not produced evidence of substantially increased severity, hospitalization rates, or immune evasion severe enough to trigger a new VOC label through mid-2026. This stability in real-world impact underpins trader consensus around an 85% implied probability that no new variant of concern will emerge before 2027, though continued evolution and surveillance gaps leave room for unexpected shifts.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the CDC identifies a new COVID variant of concern between December 1, 2025, and December 31, 2026, 11:59PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".

The CDC's variant classification scheme can be found here: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/107682.

The resolution source for this market will be official information from the CDC.
Volume
$241,359
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Dec 1, 2025, 4:49 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the CDC identifies a new COVID variant of concern between December 1, 2025, and December 31, 2026, 11:59PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No". The CDC's variant classification scheme can be found here: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/107682. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the CDC.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the CDC identifies a new COVID variant of concern between December 1, 2025, and December 31, 2026, 11:59PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No". The CDC's variant classification scheme can be found here: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/107682. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the CDC.Ongoing genomic surveillance shows no SARS-CoV-2 variants currently meeting WHO or ECDC criteria for designation as a variant of concern, with all monitored strains like BA.3.2, NB.1.8.1, and XFG classified only as variants under monitoring or of interest. These Omicron sublineages continue to circulate with mutations that enhance immune escape or transmissibility in some cases, yet they have not produced evidence of substantially increased severity, hospitalization rates, or immune evasion severe enough to trigger a new VOC label through mid-2026. This stability in real-world impact underpins trader consensus around an 85% implied probability that no new variant of concern will emerge before 2027, though continued evolution and surveillance gaps leave room for unexpected shifts.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the CDC identifies a new COVID variant of concern between December 1, 2025, and December 31, 2026, 11:59PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".

The CDC's variant classification scheme can be found here: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/107682.

The resolution source for this market will be official information from the CDC.
Volume
$241,359
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Dec 1, 2025, 4:49 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the CDC identifies a new COVID variant of concern between December 1, 2025, and December 31, 2026, 11:59PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No". The CDC's variant classification scheme can be found here: https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/107682. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the CDC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"New COVID variant of concern before 2027?" is a prediction market on Polymarket where traders buy and sell "Yes" or "No" shares based on whether they believe this event will happen. The current crowd-sourced probability is 15% for "Yes." For example, if "Yes" is priced at 15¢, the market collectively assigns a 15% chance that this event will occur. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "New COVID variant of concern before 2027?" has generated $241.4K in total trading volume since the market launched on Dec 1, 2025. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "New COVID variant of concern before 2027?," simply choose whether you believe the answer is "Yes" or "No." Each side has a current price that reflects the market's implied probability. Enter your amount and click "Trade." If you buy "Yes" shares and the outcome resolves as "Yes," each share pays out $1. If it resolves as "No," your "Yes" shares pay $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current probability for "New COVID variant of concern before 2027?" is 15% for "Yes." This means the Polymarket crowd currently believes there is a 15% chance that this event will occur. These odds update in real-time based on actual trades, providing a continuously updated signal of what the market expects to happen.

The resolution rules for "New COVID variant of concern before 2027?" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.