The corona virus continues to mutate vigorously. New variants of the virus are now said to be rampant in the USA, as wastewater studies have shown. They are called “FLiRT”. What we know about it so far.
Most of the time, “flirting” has a positive connotation, but in this case you will want to avoid it. The new Corona variants are called “FLiRT” and are currently on the rise worldwide.
So far, the Omicron descendant has dominated JN. 1 the infection process. However, new US wastewater studies show that more and more variants that are related to Omicron are becoming rampant, as research by the ARD information magazine “Brisant” showed.
What are the “FLiRT” variants?
“FLiRT” is one whole family of variants. A variant of this family, KP.2, is already spreading in the USA. One in four people in the USA suffering from Covid is said to be infected with this variant.
The somewhat unusual name comes from the letters that appear in the names of the individual mutations, namely: “F”, “L”, “R” and “T”.
In Germany, too, the FLiRT variant KP.2 already has a share in the infection process 19 percent. In Austria Subline KP.2 is also already being used in wastewater monitoring.
Is FLiRT dangerous?
The symptoms of the new variant are largely unclear. However, known complaints could arise, according to “Brisant”. Omicron’s symptoms ranged from headaches to colds to fatigue and sore throats. American doctors are not yet warning of a major wave.