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New COVID variant spreading fast in U.S. What to know

The Stratus or XFG variant transmits easily and is spreading worldwide. Stratus is a combination of variants F.7 and LP.8.1.2 ...

New COVID variant ‘Stratus’ on the rise: Here’s how NY is being affected

The “Stratus” variant (XFG) was first identified in January in Southeast Asia. By June, it accounted for 14% of COVID cases ...

'Razor blade' sore throat? You may have one of the new COVID variants in Arizona

COVID-19 cases are rising across the United States, driven by new variants Stratus (XFG) and Nimbus (NB.1.8.1). While Stratus is anecdotally linked to hoarseness and Nimbus to severe sore throat, they ...

Got the sniffles? Here’s what to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called stratus

COVID-19 activity is rising in much of the country. Data shows overall respiratory virus spread is very low in the U.S.

COVID cases on rise in these US states as new variant ‘stratus’ spreads. Here's what to know

As the new ‘stratus’ variant spreads, several US states face sharp COVID-19 spikes ahead of school reopenings.

Esto es lo que hay que saber sobre los resfriados estivales y la nueva variante de COVID-19

Por DEVI SHASTRICalor de verano, diversión al aire libre… ¿y síntomas de resfriado? Es posible que estos tres elementos no ...