Tampa hospitals are once again seeing a significant rise in COVID-19 cases, driven by a new variant spreading across the Bay Area. More than five years after the pandemic first disrupted lives, COVID-19 continues to challenge communities, especially with flu season fast approaching.
A New Variant on the Rise
The latest COVID strain, known as XFG or Stratus, is spreading quickly across Florida. According to USF College of Public Health professor Jill Roberts, the variant is predictable yet more contagious than previous ones.
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