Nimbus COVID variant spreading in the US with painful, ‘razor blade’ throat discomfort
Health officials have identified a new Covid-19 variant, referred to as NB.1.8.1, which may account for around a third of recent cases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a variant informally called “Nimbus” made up an estimated 37% of infections in the U.S. during the two weeks leading up to June […]
Key information about the new ‘Nimbus’ COVID variant
The World Health Organization (WHO) is currently focusing on a new Covid-19 variant known as NB.1.8.1, or “Nimbus.” Nimbus is a descendant of the Omicron variant and was first detected in late January. According to the WHO, this variant seems to be more contagious compared to other Covid variants. The term “spike mutation” refers to […]