7 h. ago Should we be worried about ‘Stratus’? The new Covid variant spreading fast

‘Stratus’ is the nickname for Covid variant XFG which is spreading across the world

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8 h. ago Key symptom of new Stratus Covid variant to look out for as levels surge in UK

The new Covid variant, officially known as XFG, has a unique symptom

Science

9 h. ago New Stratus Covid variant detected in UK is circulating in 38 countries

A new Covid strain called XFG is behind recent surge in cases and hospitalisations across the globe

Politics

15 h. ago What is the Stratus covid variant? New 'XFG' strain displays unique symptom

A new Covid-19 variant, Stratus, is spreading globally, displaying unique symptoms like a scratchy voice

Science

18 h. ago Should you be worried about the new Covid strain Stratus? Signs and symptoms as cases on the rise in the UK

Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean Covid is taking a holiday 🤧

Science

40 h. ago New Covid variant Stratus now 'growing rapidly' and these are the symptoms

The 'Stratus' Covid-19 variant is now the dominant strain in England, new data has revealed. Here are the symptoms of the XFG and XFG.3 strains of the virus

Science

4 d. 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

Science

4 d. 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

Politics

5 d. 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

Events

5 d. ago WHO warns of 'significant rise' in new Stratus Covid variant

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

Events

5 d. ago Very painful symptom is sign you have new 'super contagious' 'Frankenstein Covid strain

A new 'super-contagious' Covid variant dubbed 'Frankenstein' is sweeping the UK - but how do you know if you've got it and is it more severe than other strains? The Mirror asked a medical expert for their advice

Science

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

Politics

5 d. 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.

Events

5 d. 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

Events

1 week ago Monty Don urges anyone growing tomatoes to do one thing in July

Gardeners looking forward to delicious tomato crops this summer should complete this one simple task to protect their plants from a fast-spreading and preventable disease

Politics

1 week ago Voices: ‘We haven’t learned anything’: Readers despair over UK’s Covid response in 2025

Many of the protections and behaviours that helped us during the pandemic — like staying home when sick, wearing masks, and improving ventilation – have quietly disappeared, say Independent readers

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2 w. 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

Events

2 w. ago EastEnders star Samantha Womack says her bank account was ‘creaking’ after cancer treatment

Actor underwent a year-and-a-half of treatment for fast-spreading breast cancer

Economics

2 w. ago Newest Covid variant causing ‘razor blade throat.’ What to know

The Nimbus variant is is now one of the most prevalent strains of the virus tracked by the CDC

Politics