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New Covid Strains in UK: Vaccination Urged for Seniors

10/5/2025

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A new Covid-19 variant, Stratus, is circulating in the UK this autumn alongside Nimbus.
Symptoms include a sharp sore throat, high temperature, hoarseness, and possible loss of taste.
Experts say these variants do not pose a greater threat than previous strains.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) urges vaccinations for those over 75 and flu/RSV vaccines ahead of winter.

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Story summary

A new Covid-19 variant, Stratus, is circulating in the UK this autumn alongside Nimbus.
Symptoms include a sharp sore throat, high temperature, hoarseness, and possible loss of taste.
Experts say these variants do not pose a greater threat than previous strains.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) urges vaccinations for those over 75 and flu/RSV vaccines ahead of winter.