Highly Infectious New ‘Stratus' COVID Variant Has One Unique Symptom

Published on July 9, 2025
A new COVID variant nicknamed Stratus has become the dominant strain spreading in the UK. Also known as XFG, it was first detected in late January and is one of seven variants being closely monitored by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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