A new COVID-19 variant, XFG, also known as the 'Frankenstein variant', is currently dominant in Germany and other European countries. It is a recombination of earlier virus sub-lines and is monitored by health organizations. While COVID-19 cases are decreasing, XFG's symptoms, including a 'razor blade throat', are not unique to it and can occur with other infections. The risk from XFG is currently classified as low. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)