Stratus Variant Spreads Fast—Officials Warn 5 States to Be Ready

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A new COVID-19 variant called XFG—or Stratus—is causing serious concern across the U.S. The CDC reports a nationwide rise in infections, with Utah, Nevada, Texas, Alaska, and Hawaii now at very high alert levels.  This video breaks down everything you need to know:  What’s driving the spike in these 5 states  Why the XFG variant spreads faster  Shocking research linking mild COVID to accelerated aging of blood vessels  What CDC wastewater data reveals  And why tourism and back-to-school are key factors  Hospitalizations are up, and the risk may be greater than you think—even if you’re not feeling sick. WooGlobe Ref : WGA647046 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00A new COVID variant is spreading fast, and five U.S. states are now on very high alert.

00:05Officials are sounding the alarm as COVID levels rise across the U.S.,

00:09with five states—Utah, Nevada, Texas, Alaska, and Hawaii—seeing a surge to very high levels.

00:17Why? Schools are back in session, and tourist hotspots are packed, making it easier for the virus to spread.

00:23The likely culprit? A new variant called XFG, nicknamed Stratus.

00:27It's not deadlier, but it spreads faster than previous strains.

00:31CDC wastewater data shows infections rising in 45 states, and hospitalizations are up 30 percent nationwide.

00:39Hawaii is seeing a summer wave, with COVID making up over 3 percent of hospital admissions there.

00:45Meanwhile, new research shows that even mild COVID may age your blood vessels by up to five years,

00:51raising long-term risks of heart disease and dementia.

00:53No lockdowns are planned yet, but with infections rising, officials warn,

00:59stay alert, especially in those five states.

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