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Is there a new COVID variant?

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A new Omicron subvariant called Stratus is causing a surge in COVID-19 cases in California, with rising virus levels and increased hospitalizations.

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  • A new Omicron subvariant called Stratus is causing a rise in COVID-19 cases in California. 2s
  • Wastewater data shows increasing virus levels and hospitalizations are rising. 6s
  • Current hospitalizations are less severe than those seen last summer. 12s
  • Health officials urge high-risk groups, including seniors and pregnant women, to get vaccinated now. 16s
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New COVID variant causing surge in California

A new Omicron subvariant called Stratus is driving an increase in COVID-19 cases in California.

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