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‘Razor Blade’ COVID-19 Variant Stratus Spreads In U.S.: See FL Impacts

XFG causes a severe sore throat and hoarseness, hence the “razor blade COVID” nickname. Symptoms common to other variants ...

'Razor Blade' COVID-19 Variant Stratus Drives Up Cases In California

The "probability" of a COVID-19 epidemic trend growing in California is 99.52%, according to the most recent CDC data.
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COVID-19 cases trending upwards, CDC reports; how to avoid it this year

Federal data released Friday reveals that COVID-19 is trending upwards in most states, with emergency department visits ...
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'Razor blade' sore throat? You may have one of the new COVID variants in Arizona

COVID-19 cases are rising across the United States, driven by new variants Stratus (XFG) and Nimbus (NB.1.8.1). While Stratus ...

What to know about COVID this week: Where are the most cases, vaccine guidelines

Some regions of the United States are experiencing higher rates of positive COVID-19 tests than others, though reporting has ...
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Nimbus’ COVID variant drives summer surge as cases rise in 45 states, CDC says

CDC tracks rising COVID cases in 45 states; NB.1.8.1 “Nimbus” leads U.S. infections while severe illness remains low.
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5 crucial facts about summer COVID’s razor blade throat

Summer 2025 COVID variant NB.1.8.1 causes severe razor blade throat pain. Expert explains 5 key facts about symptoms, transmission and prevention.
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‘Razor blade throat’ Covid variant cases increase across US

The “razor blade sore throat” was a common symptom when the variant cropped up in China, WebMD reported and has been found in cases worldwide. But doctors said that the throat isn’t actually ...