New 'Stratus' Covid Variant Spreads with Unique Symptom
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A new Covid variant called Stratus (XFG) has become dominant in the UK, characterized by a unique symptom of hoarseness. Despite mutations that may help it evade immunity, it appears to cause no more severe illness than previous Omicron variants, and the WHO considers the global risk low.
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