2 w. ago NHS issues urgent plea to Brits as new Covid strain spreads through UK

The NHS is urging people to do one thing as soon as possible as Stratus, the new Covid variant, gains momentum.

Politics

3 w. ago Voices: Think you’ve got an autumn 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 signs to be on the lookout for

Politics

3 w. ago UKHSA issues 'avoid contact' alert as new Covid strain spreads

The Status or XFG strain is the most prevalent, according to the latest figures

Events

3 w. ago Unusual Covid 'Stratus' symptom that many Brits overlook as XFG.3 variant sweeps UK

The new coronavirus strain, known as 'Stratus', has been spreading rapidly in recent weeks, but it's important to recognise its key symptoms that some might overlook

Science

4 w. ago Covid expert's three key rules as new Stratus strain has 'peculiar symptoms'

The Stratus strain of Covid is spreading rapidly across the UK, with the XFG.3 variant accounting for a significant proportion of cases in England at the moment

Science

4 w. ago Doctor warns of unique early Covid sign as cases of new variant rise

A new strain of Covid, known as 'Stratus', has been spreading rapidly across the world in recent weeks - and it is slightly different to previous variants

Events