Stratus, Nimbus, And Covid-19 Symptoms: Which Do I Have?

You might have heard that some newer strains of Covid – namely, the Stratus and Nimbus variants – are on the rise in the UK .

Indeed, the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) recently reported that XFG and NB.1.8.1 (Stratus and Nimbus) formed most of the Covid cases last month.

And because Covid cases are ramping up right now, especially among the very young and the elderly, that means more instances of both new strains.

So far as the UKHSA currently knows , these strains are not more dangerous or make you any sicker than “regular” Covid.

“The most important thing is for those eligible to get their vaccination when it is due,” they wrote, as this can help to prevent the most extreme versions of Covid taking hold.

But how can you tell Nimbus and Stratus variants from “normal”