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The threat of "Frankenstein", a new COVID variant

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19 October 2025

Antoine Flahault

Formation continue , UNIGE

Global Studies Institute, UNIGE

Médecine, UNIGE

The XFG variant of Covid, nicknamed Frankenstein, spreads more than Omicron but is no more dangerous. Current vaccines remain effective.

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