2 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.

Science

6 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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7 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

Science

21 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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24 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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24 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

Science

25 h. ago Does my child have chickenpox or a heat rash? The key differences and symptoms explained

Chickenpox is highly contagious 🐔

Society

25 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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27 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

Science

31 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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33 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

Science

35 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

Politics

35 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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1 week ago Mutant Covid variant cases skyrocket in UK as new summer wave fears ramp up

A new mutant Covid strain has hit the UK and experts have warned it could become the new dominant variant across the country as its share of cases have skyrocketed in recent weeks

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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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2 w. ago What is new ‘Stratus’ Covid variant? Symptoms as cases grow in UK

New XFG.3 varient accounts for a larger proportion than any other individual variant, says UKHSA

Science

2 w. ago 'Highly contagious' Covid Nimbus variant cases more than double in one month

The new Covid variant has been flagged in the UK, US and Australia and is linked to spikes in cases in India, Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand. Officials say cases have doubled in a month

Politics

2 w. ago Covid alert: Catchy Nimbus variant DOUBLES in just one month, as total infections reach highest level this year

A highly contagious Covid variant is on the rise in the UK, with official data suggesting rates have doubled in a month.

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2 w. ago Covid Nimbus variant cases double in one month as infections hit highest level

Nimbus, a highly contagious Covid variant, is on the rise in the UK with official UKHSA data suggesting infections have doubled in the space of just one month

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3 w. ago Mystery hepatitis outbreak linked to 'contaminated' supermarket product: 95 sickened and 58 hospitalised, officials reveal

Health officials have declared an outbreak of a highly contagious liver infection, that is striking people who ate a contaminated supermarket food item.

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