There are two new variants of Covid, which have been confirmed as the most common, with hospital admissions taking a sharp 60% increase over an unexpected symptom View 3 Images A stark warning has been released over new covid variants (stock) (Image: Getty)

Two new Covid strains have been sweeping across the UK – with hospital admissions rising by 60%. XFG, called Stratus, and NB.1.8.1, known as Nimbus, are now the most common variants of Covid. ‌

Current statistics from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) say that 63% of current Covid cases are thought to be the new strain, which first came about at the end of 2024. Around 11% are said to be Nimbus while the rest are the old variants. Now, the UKHSA has urged people with symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as Cov

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