7 h. ago Covid Stratus alert as key symptom of new variant often gets mistaken for common illness

As cases of new Covid strain Stratus continue to soar throughout the UK, experts warn that patients may well easily mistake one symptom for a simple dose of the flu

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6 d. ago UKHSA issues urgent alert to Brits with Covid symptoms as 'Stratus' variant spreads in UK

Health bosses have revealed whether current Covid variants are anything to worry about as cases begin to rise this autumn

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1 week ago Pharmacist shares how long new 'Stratus' Covid lasts as symptom alert issued

As a new fast-spreading Covid variant called 'Stratus' sparks concern across England and Ireland, an expert has revealed the one 'easily missed' symptom to look out for

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1 week ago New Covid 'Stratus' variant has one key symptom to look out for as vaccine warning issued

The new Covid 'Stratus' variant has been spreading rapidly, with two sub-variants, XFG and XFG.3, and it has one key symptom to look out for, according to medical experts

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1 week ago Early sign you have new Covid 'Stratus' variant as vaccine alert issued

A new Covid variant is transmitting more quickly than previous strains and has an unusual early warning sign to be aware of, experts have warned. It's different to other types

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2 w. ago New Covid variant spreading across UK has one key symptom to look out for

The new Covid variant, called Stratus, is spreading in the UK

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2 w. ago New Covid variant spreading in UK has one key symptom to look out for

The new Covid strain, called Stratus, has two variants, XFG and XFG.3, with XFG.3 accounting for 40 per cent of cases in England as of June this year.

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2 w. ago New Covid 'Stratus' variant alert issued over 'unpleasant bug' that is 'highly transmissible'

The new Covid variant is rapidly becoming the dominant strain in multiple regions across the world

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2 w. ago Covid 'Stratus' variant warning over 'unpleasant bug' as doctor issues alert

A new Covid variant, Stratus (XFG), is rapidly spreading worldwide. It's highly contagious, and can result in a nasty bug, but vaccines remain effective, experts say

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