FASHION BRIEF: The world of high-end deadly pathogens was abuzz today as the House of Coronavirus held the first catwalk preview of its new line of variants to be released this fall. The show was originally cancelled due to lack of interest, however renewed enthusiasm from a region not traditionally known for its embrace of haute couture – the American heartland – made the release of the new variants viable again. Early indications are that this new set of designs are the hottest so far, winning plaudits for the sensual way they hug the body. Said one leading critic “this show KILLS!”.