6 h. ago Symptoms of 'Stratus' Covid variant XFG and XFG.3 as new strain of virus spreads in UK

As levels of the latest Covid-19 variant rise across the globe, experts have revealed key symptoms of the virus

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8 h. ago Latest Covid strain spreading through UK could cause new 'wave of infection'

The XFG strain of Covid, known as Stratus, has quickly become one of the most dominant variants in the UK.

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12 h. ago What’s behind the global surge of new Covid variant XFG – and should you get vaccinated?

WHO data shows ‘Stratus’ was a fastest growing variant in May to June

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13 h. ago 'Highly contagious' new Covid strain dubbed 'Frankenstein' has 'very painful' symptom

A new Covid strain known as 'Stratus' or 'Frankenstein' is spreading rapidly across the UK. The new variant is more transmissible than previous strains and has one specific symptom to look out for

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27 h. ago New 'highly contagious' Stratus Covid variant in UK might 'resist immunity', WHO warns

Levels of the new XFG and XFG.3 variants are "rapidly growing" and now account for 40 per cent of Covid-19 cases in England

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30 h. ago WHO warns of 'significant rise' in new Stratus Covid variant

Levels of the XFG variant are "growing rapidly", health bosses have warned

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30 h. ago New 'highly contagious' Stratus Covid variant dominant in UK has one distinctive symptom

The new XFG strain of Covid, nicknamed the Stratus variant, is "growing rapidly", the World Health Organisation (WHO) says

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32 h. ago UKHSA confirms new Stratus Covid variant is now dominant strain in England

Global health bosses have warned there has been a "significant rise" in cases of the new XFG variant

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32 h. ago Inside the world's most unique horse race as thousands pack into tiny medieval square

The world’s most unique horse race, the Palio di Siena, takes place twice a year in a tiny medieval city square as thousands flock to continue the historic event

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33 h. ago New Covid UK 'Stratus strain is 'Frankenstein' type say experts as symptom emerges

Data from the UK Health Security Agency shows Stratus has now become the dominant Covid strain

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37 h. ago Warning over new Covid Stratus variant in UK that presents distinct symptom

The Covid strain, formally known as XFG and nicknamed Stratus, is said to have one unique symptom that helps identify which variant you have.

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40 h. ago Highly infectious new Covid Stratus takes over UK with unique symptom

In just a few weeks the variant has become dominant, thanks to its ability to spread quickly and easily

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41 h. ago Two new mutant Covid variants dubbed 'Frankenstein' and 'Stratus' are rapidly spreading in UK

Two new Covid variants are rapidly spreading across the UK, with one of the strains being dubbed a "Frankenstein" variant - as the expert warns this could lead to a new wave of infections

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41 h. ago Warning new Covid variant dubbed 'Stratus' is 'rapidly spreading' throughout the UK

The Covid variant Stratus is a descendent of the already super virulent Omicron, and is what is known as a Frankenstein or "recombinant" strain of the disease

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5 d. ago First case of highly infectious viral disease detected on French cattle farm

France detected a case of lumpy skin disease in the Savoie region near the Alps

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8 d. ago Warning as infections with grim symptoms at a 'decade high' in England

These illnesses can prove especially nasty in young children and the elderly.

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9 d. ago Brits urged to take action as cases of serious infection reach highest levels in a decade

Infections that cause diarrhoea and vomiting have hit their highest levels in the UK for a decade

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9 d. ago Urgent warning over record highs of deadly infection spread by dodgy cheese

In response to the surge in cases, the UK Health Security Agency has issued key safety measures for businesses and households.

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9 d. ago New salmonella warning as infections hit highest level in a decade

Children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to the bug.

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2 w. ago Urgent warning over worrying surge in killer virus in four holiday hotspots

Health officials have warned a highly contagious, and potentially deadly, liver infection is spreading through popular holiday destinations.

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