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flag New COVID-19 variant "Stratus" drives surge in California cases, raises vaccine update questions.

flag A new COVID-19 variant, "Stratus" (XFG), is driving a surge in cases in California, with hospital admissions nearly doubling since early July. flag First detected in Southeast Asia, Stratus is a hybrid of two Omicron strains. flag Despite the rise in cases, hospitalizations remain lower than previous waves. flag The variant's impact is also seen in other states, with a lack of federal guidance causing uncertainty about vaccine updates. flag Public health officials recommend at-risk groups get vaccinated as soon as possible.

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