New Covid variants with unusual symptoms sweep the US amid chilling warning that even very mild cases now risk 'lasting effects'

health • 10/1/2025

The Covid strains, XFB, dubbed Stratus, and NB.1.8.1, known as Nimbus, are fueling a surge in infections, with cases spiking specifically in the northeast last month in the US.

A croaky voice and a sharp, 'razor blade' sore throat are emerging as tell-tale signs of the latest Covid variants now sweeping the US. The strains, XFB, dubbed Stratus, and NB.1.8.1, known as Nimbus, are fueling a surge in infections, with cases spi... [4960 chars]