The new COVID-19 variant, XFG or "Stratus" originates from mutations of variants F.7 and LP.8.1.2. It appears less contagious ...

The COVID-19 Stratus variant is spreading globally, showing new symptom patterns and raising questions about immunity, ...

The World Health Organization assessed that the global risk from this variant is low, but data indicates a sharp rise in ...

The United States is witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases this summer, driven by new variants Nimbus and Stratus. Cases are ...

COVID-19 may seem like old news to many, however the evolving nature of the virus has caused many different strains of the ...

COVID-19 is surging again, indicated by rising wastewater levels and infections across many states. A new variant, Stratus (XFG), is rapidly spreading globally, characterized by a distinctive early ...

The Stratus (XFG) variant, a recombinant subvariant of COVID-19, is rapidly spreading across the US and globally. While not more severe, it's marked by early hoarseness and high transmissibility.

Beach trips and heat waves aren’t the only things rising this summer. COVID-19 signals are climbing nationwide, and two ...

Fueled by a fast-growing new variant, COVID-19 infections are regaining ground just as summer travel peaks. New CDC ...

A new COVID variant called XFG, or "Stratus" is spreading. Here's what you need to know about the incubation period, symptoms (including particular throat symptoms) and when to take a test.