12 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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14 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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19 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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20 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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34 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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37 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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37 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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38 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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39 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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44 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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46 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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48 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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48 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 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

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3 w. ago Can I use an expired Covid test? Pharmacist answers important question as 'Nimbus' variant detected

The UKHSA have confirmed that 13 cases of the ‘Nimbus’ variant have been found so far🧪

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4 w. ago What is the Nimbus variant? Symptoms of new Covid NB.1.8.1 spreading in UK

The UKHSA has confirmed cases of the new Nimbus Covid variant have been detected in England

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4 w. ago Symptoms of 'different' Nimbus virus as UKHSA confirms it has reached UK

Doctors say the virus appears to be able to spread easily and has already been detected in 22 countries

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4 w. ago Doctors explain symptoms of UK's new Nimbus Covid and why it's different

The UKHSA has confirmed the subvariant mutation has now reached the UK

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