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'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

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

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 ...

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 ...
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Unique Symptoms Of Seasonal Respiratory Virus In 2025 And How Long Does The Infection Last?

Seasonal shifts are driving unusual surges in respiratory illnesses in 2025, with COVID-19, influenza, and RSV showing new ...

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 ...

XFG 'Stratus' COVID Variant Now Dominant in US as Cases Surge. Know These Symptoms

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