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

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

'Stratus' variant dominates COVID-19 surge in Texas. What to know.

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

COVID surges nationwide with highest rates in Southwest as students return to school

COVID-19 rates in the Southwestern United States reached 12.5% — the highest in the nation. It comes as California students ...

'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 ...

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 World Health Organization has placed XFG on its variant watchlist, but currently considers it a “low” public health risk.

New COVID variant 'Stratus' spreads in the U.S. and Tennessee. What to know about symptoms, cases

A new COVID variant is on the rise amid a nationwide summer surge of cases and it's on track to become the third most common ...