# covid

News American Covid XFG strain surges in UK, hospitals brace for rise

LONDON, OCT 8, 2026 – The XFG Covid strain, a mutation first identified in the United States, is fueling a rapid increase in COVID‑19 cases across the United Kingdom. Health offici...

News American Covid Surge Pushes Hospital Admissions Up 50% Amid Economic Strain

NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) – A fresh “American Covid” wave has pushed U.S. hospital admissions for the virus up 50% over the past seven days, straining already‑stretched intensive‑c...