New COVID variant alert... Parents, here’s what you need to know... A new Omicron strain – the Stratus variant (XFG) – is circulating in the UK, and yes, it’s already hit some schools. 👶 The good news? It doesn’t appear to make children more seriously ill. 😷 But doctors warn early symptoms can feel brutal – think sore throats like 'razor blades' and a raspy voice as an early sign. 🏡 Should you keep your child off school? NHS advice says only if they have a high temperature or feel too poorly