The UK is experiencing a surge in Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations as new variants emerge, according to the latest data. The UK Health Security Agency is urging those who are eligible to book their free vaccinations in an effort to control the anticipated rise in infection rates this winter.

A new strain of Covid, known as Stratus, along with its variants XFG and XFG. 3, is currently circulating in the UK, with XFG.3 accounting for a significant number of cases in England.

The Stratus variant is linked with a unique symptom - it causes people to have a hoarse voice. Experts from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) are keeping a close eye on these variants but aren't overly worried, stating that viral mutation is a normal occurrence.

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