Tag: Public Health France
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Frankenstein Covid Variant XFG Stratus: What We Know Now
Frankenstein variant XFG Stratus: the basics A new SARS-CoV-2 lineage is drawing attention from health authorities as it circulates around the world. Officially labeled XFG and sometimes referred to as Stratus by surveillance networks, the so‑called Frankenstein nickname stems from its recombinant origin. Scientists say the variant appears to result from the recombination of multiple…
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Covid-19 Suspicion at ERs: Which French Regions Are Affected This Autumn
Overview: Covid-19 in Emergency Departments This Autumn As autumn arrives, French hospitals remain vigilant not only for influenza but also for Covid-19, whose footprint in emergency departments continues to shift. Santé Publique France’s latest weekly bulletin covers week 38 (15–21 September 2025). Overall visits to emergency departments for all causes remained stable across age groups,…
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Frankenstein Covid Variant XFG Stratus: What You Need to Know
A new Covid-19 variant on the radar Public health officials are monitoring a recently identified Covid-19 variant designated XFG Stratus, with the media nickname Frankenstein due to its recombinant origins. The World Health Organization (WHO) has placed XFG Stratus under close observation as its share of infections grows in several regions. In France, Santé publique…