The XFG strain, nicknamed “Stratus,” is the predominant variant currently circulating. It has been on the rise since May in ...

The new XFG COVID variant, aka "Stratus," is spreading rapidly in the U.S. as cases rise. Here's what to know about the ...

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CDC wastewater also shows the XFG variant — nicknamed stratus — is most common in the U.S. Stratus can cause a “razor blade” ...

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 ...

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

A new COVID variant is on the rise amid a nationwide summer surge of cases. Positive cases in Mississippi are climbing. What ...

COVID-19 variant XFG accounted for 0% of U.S. cases in May. By late-June, it became the third-most common strain.

Symptoms are similar to other Omicron subvariants, including fever, chills, shortness of breath, sore throat, fatigue, ...

According to the current available data, symptoms of XFG are similar to those of other Omicron sub-variants which are typically mild upper respiratory symptoms. Some reports suggest that infected ...

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

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