The new SARS-CoV-2 variant XFG (also referred to as Stratus) causes hardly any difference in symptoms than previous variants of the coronavirus. Similarly, the symptoms do not seem to be more severe. This is the result of an exploratory study by RIVM among Infection Radar survey participants.

In October, many people will receive their seasonal flu vaccine invitation again. The purpose of this vaccine is to protect people with additional risk, for example due to being 60 years of age or older or due to particular medical conditions, from becoming seriously ill from flu. They can get the flu vaccine from their GP or in-house physician.