2 h. 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

Events

4 h. 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

Events

9 h. ago Unique symptoms as new Covid variant Stratus surges and NHS prepares

There has been a seven per cent increase in Covid cases week on week

Science

8 d. ago Voices: Think you’ve got an ‘end of summer cold’? Now take a Covid test

Autumn chills often bring on a runny nose and other cold-like symptoms – but this year, a fast-spreading strain of Covid-19 called Stratus is surging. From experience, Victoria Richards knows all the symptoms to be on the lookout for

Politics

2 w. ago A new strain of Covid is causing a spike in California as officials grapple with Trump’s vaccine policies

Health officials under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have delayed and gummed up the approval of new Covid-19 jabs even as the new ‘Stratus’ subvariant surges in the Golden State

Politics

3 w. ago Edinburgh locals 'treated by fake mental health doctor' as NHS alert issued

Police have arrested a man in connection with drugs and firearms offences following a search of a house in the Gracemount area of Edinburgh.

Society