Right now, chances are these symptoms are caused by Covid ... XFG, a sub-variant of the once infamous Omicron, was first detected in January. This strain of the virus, which has been nicknamed Stratus ...

A sore throat that feels like swallowing glass—a.k.a. “razor-blade throat”—has become one of the most talked-about of the new ...

As of October 2025, the predominant covid-19 strains circulating are the Omicron subvariants XFG, known as "Stratus," and NB.

Since SARS-CoV-2 first emerged in late 2019 the virus has spawned dozens of lineages, a handful of global "variants of concern" that changed the course of the pandemic.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has been monitoring the spread of two new Covid strains - Stratus and Nimbus - which are ...

The season of sniffles and sneezes is upon us, but can you tell which is affecting you? It can be hard to tell different ...

Health experts have issued a stark warning to vapers as two new Covid strains, Nimbus and Stratus, trigger a fresh wave of ...

COVID-19 cases are surging across the US, driven by new variants like the highly transmissible Nimbus (NB.1.8.1). This ...

As well as the known ones, such as a persistent cough, runny nose, loss of taste or smell, general blargh feeling and fever, ...

Alright, Tahoe people! Remember back in spring 2022 when I, your local health journalist and intuitive, had that hunch that ...

Patients experiencing long Covid typically report prolonged fatigue, low energy, shortness of breath, and cognitive ...

Stratus is the latest addition, but another strain currently "under monitoring" is NB.1.8.1, which is otherwise known as ...