A new COVID-19 variant called Stratus, or XFG, is spreading in America. It was first found in Southeast Asia. The CDC says it ...

The “Stratus” variant (XFG) was first identified in January in Southeast Asia. By June, it accounted for 14% of COVID cases ...

COVID-19 variant XFG accounted for 0% of U.S. cases in May. By late-June, it became the third-most common strain.

XFG causes a severe sore throat and hoarseness, hence the “razor blade COVID” nickname. Symptoms common to other variants ...

COVID-19 activity is rising in much of the country. Data shows overall respiratory virus spread is very low in the U.S.

COVID-19 cases are rising across the U.S., with Texas among the hardest hit. Experts say the Stratus variant and summer ...

A new COVID variant is on the rise amid a nationwide summer surge of cases. Positive cases in Mississippi are climbing. What ...

The Stratus or XFG variant transmits easily and is spreading worldwide. Stratus is a combination of variants F.7 and LP.8.1.2 ...

Federal data shows more emergency department visits for COVID across all ages. Wastewater testing confirms that the new XFG variant that’s been nicknamed stratus is now the most common in the U.S.

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 strain. What to know in Tennessee.

The XFG variant, known as "Stratus," is gaining traction in the U.S., rising to 14% of cases since May. While the WHO ...

Variant XFG, also known as “Stratus,” was first detected in Southeast Asia back in January but accounted for very few of ...