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Scientists are closely monitoring the rapid global spread of two new Omicron subvariants, Nimbus (NB.1.8.1) and Stratus (XFG). Nimbus, a recombinant virus, is prevalent in Asia, the Western Pacific, and the U.

The Stratus Covid variant, also known as XFG, is making up around a quarter of global infections, but scientists say there is no evidence to suggest it is more severe than previous strains.

Trish Stratus received a standing ovation after her loss to Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton at WWE Evolution.

As Professor of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Paul Griffin explains in a recent piece for The Conversation, Stratus is a recombinant variant. This means it arose when two other variants, LF.7 and LP.8.1.2, shared genetic material.

“One of the most noticeable symptoms of the Stratus variant is hoarseness, which includes a scratchy or raspy voice," explains Dr Khan. “Though the symptoms manifest differently and vary from person to person, the symptoms of Stratus tend to be mild to moderate.

The new variant has come out of seemingly nowhere, but now is fast becoming the dominant strain of the potentially deadly virus with scientists tracking it with concern

The new Stratus Covid variant, now dominant in several regions, is linked to hoarseness as an early symptom. Here's what doctors and data reveal.

The World Health Organization has added the variant, known formally as XFG, to its monitoring list. A dry, irritated throat is among its main symptoms.

XFG (Stratus) is the latest subvariant of Omicron that is gaining momentum in the summer surge of the pandemic. However, given the rapidly evolving crisis of public health and healthcare, centered in the political maelstrom of imperial capitalism,