‘American Covid’ strain sees resurgence in England as hospitalisations rise
Cases of the XFG Covid variant, known as Stratus or American Covid, rose in England in September. UKHSA data showed positive hospital tests climbed from 5.9 to 7.0 per cent, while admissions rose almost 50 per cent, and 79 per cent in London. Over half of positive tests were XFG.
Source: ‘American Covid’ strain sees resurgence in England as hospitalisations rise — The Independent
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