Variant XFG, colloquially known as "Stratus," was first detected in Southeast Asia in January but accounted for less than ...

“Stratus,” originally known as Variant XFG, is the second most prominent strain of COVID in the United States. According to ...

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

COVID-19 cases are rising in the US, driven partly by the new 'Stratus' variant. Wastewater data shows increased viral ...

A new COVID-19 variant, known as XFG or “Stratus,” is surging across the United States, swiftly becoming the third-most ...

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

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

COVID-19 is surging again, indicated by rising wastewater levels and infections across many states. A new variant, Stratus ...

The Stratus (XFG) variant, a recombinant subvariant of COVID-19, is rapidly spreading across the US and globally. While not ...

The US is seeing a summer surge in COVID cases driven by new variants Nimbus and Stratus. Cases are rising in 40 states, with ...

XFG is a recombinant of variants F.7 and LP.8.1.2, the latter now 2nd most common in the US. It may evade immunity better but doesn’t spread faster.