72 m. 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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2 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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19 h. 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

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19 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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20 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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21 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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26 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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9 d. 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’s behind the global surge of new Covid variant NB.1.8.1 – and should you get vaccinated?

Scientists and experts believe the ‘Nimbus’ strain is more transmissible than previous Covid variants

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2 w. ago Hospital admissions rise as new Nimbus Covid variant spreads in UK

The new NB.1.8.1 Covid strain, known as the Nimbus variant, is now rapidly spreading across the world

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2 w. ago How to tell if you have hay fever or Covid as Nimbus strain shows key sign

Here's how to tell the difference between Covid and hay fever, as a new coronavirus variant sweeps the UK.

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2 w. ago Very painful symptom could be a warning sign of new Covid ‘Nimbus’ variant

Hospital admissions have risen by almost 10 per cent as Nimbus continues to spread across the globe

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3 w. ago Should we be worried about new Covid strain Nimbus as UK cases rise?

The new variant of Covid NB.1.8.1 is more easily spread than past strains of the virus.

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3 w. ago Covid Nimbus: How to tell the difference between new coronavirus strain and hay fever

While the symptoms of coronavirus and hay fever are broadly similar, there are a few differences between them - here's everything you need to know in light of the new Nimbus Covid strain

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3 w. ago Covid Nimbus symptoms: The six key signs of new coronavirus strain sweeping UK

A doctor has outlined the key signs we need to look out for in the new Covid variant known as 'Nimbus' as cases spike across the UK, with the strain also been found in 21 other countries worldwide

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3 w. ago All you need to know about new Covid strain 'Nimbus' as doctors issue UK warning

The new variant, called NB.1.8.1, or “Nimbus” spreads more easily than previous strains on the virus, spreading rapidly around the globe.

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3 w. ago What has caused the global spike in new Covid variant 'Nimbus' NB.1.8.1?

The new 'Nimbus' strain is the latest Covid variant, and cases have been confirmed in the UK.

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3 w. ago New Covid strain: All you need to know about 'Nimbus' as docs issue UK warning

The new variant, called NB.1.8.1, or “Nimbus” has reached UK shores and the strain is making up a "growing proportion" of Covid cases worldwide

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3 w. ago New Covid strain with 'unusual' symptoms identified as cases surge

The new Covid variant, labelled NB.1.8.1, is causing unusual gastrointestinal problems, health officials have warned

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3 w. ago Should you be worried about the new Covid strain? Signs and symptoms of NB.1.8.1 as cases confirmed in UK

Cases of Covid have increased by 10.1% 🤧

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