#stratus-variant

#stratus-variant

Stratus doesn't necessarily cause more severe illness than the variants we've seen before, and the symptoms are broadly similar-cough, fever, fatigue, and so on. There are some reports of "razor-blade throat," although that kind of extreme sore throat was seen with prior variants as well. But, by their nature, variants that arise are more transmissible; they've outcompeted other variants. From that perspective, they should be on our radar.

The CDC updated its regional data for COVID-19 test positivity on Monday, Aug. 11, highlighting a growing trend in the epidemic, with 45 states seeing increased cases.