New COVID-19 Variant FLiRT Now Dominant in US
FLiRT Strain Causing Range of Symptoms, Including Runny Nose and Sore Throat
The now-dominant COVID-19 variant KP2, a FLiRT strain, can cause a runny nose, sore throat, and a range of other symptoms. According to the Department of Health (DOH), FLiRT is a nickname given by researchers to describe specific changes in the COVID-19 virus's spike protein.
FLiRT Variants Emerged in Spring 2024
A Yale Medicine expert discussed the FLiRT strains, which are new COVID subvariants that emerged in spring 2024. These FLiRT variants include KP2, JN17, and others.
This variant, which evolved from the omicron strain, is now the most dominant strain in the US.
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