New Covid strain spreads across UK with unique symptom

A new strain of Covid has spread across the UK with some experts warning it is resisting immunity.

Unlike other strains, the Stratus strain is known for its unique symptom of giving people a hoarse voice.

Stratus has two variants, XFG and XFG.3, with XFG.3 accounting for a larger proportion than any other individual variant, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).The XFG and XFG.3 variants currently account for around 30 percent of Covid-19 cases in England, according to the UKHSA. (Independent)