Government issues 'Cicada variant' update as 'American Covid' spreads through UK
First reported 8 Oct, 12:27 UTCUpdated 1d ago3 sources
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Sometimes referred to as ‘Stratus’ or the ‘American strain’, the variant first identified in January 2025 has since spread worldwide
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The latest Covid variant to make the rounds is causing thousands of new infections, according to the UKHSA - and has left some members of the public afraid of being infected
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Sometimes referred to as ‘Stratus’ or the ‘American strain’, the variant first identified in January 2025 has since spread worldwide
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- XFG variant: Main 'American Covid' symptom to look out for as UK coronavirus cases soar (opens Daily Express in a new tab)
A new strain of Covid is sweeping the country.
- XFG American Covid surge - are you worried about new strain? Take our poll and have your say (opens The Mirror in a new tab)
The latest Covid variant to make the rounds is causing thousands of new infections, according to the UKHSA - and has left some members of the public afraid of being infected
- What is the XFG Covid strain? Symptoms and what to know as the variant hits the UK (opens The Telegraph in a new tab)
Sometimes referred to as ‘Stratus’ or the ‘American strain’, the variant first identified in January 2025 has since spread worldwide
