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COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 (“Nimbus”): Global Spread and Characteristics

COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 (“Nimbus”): Global Spread and Characteristics

COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 (“Nimbus”): Global Spread and Characteristics A new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, also known as “Nimbus,” is spreading globally. As of mid-May 2025, it comprised nearly 11% of sequenced samples reported worldwide. In the United States, it accounted for approximately one-third of COVID-19 cases. The variant has been detected in travelers arriving in the U.S. from the eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, and western Pacific regions, with cases confirmed in California, Washington state, Virginia, and New York. First identified in…

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COVID-19 Nimbus Variant: Increased Hospitalizations and a Distinctive Symptom

COVID-19 Nimbus Variant: Increased Hospitalizations and a Distinctive Symptom

COVID-19 Nimbus Variant: Increased Hospitalizations and a Distinctive Symptom A new COVID-19 variant, codenamed Nimbus (NB.1.8.1), is driving a recent rise in UK hospital admissions. While the UKHSA confirms its presence, the increase remains relatively small compared to global trends where Nimbus is becoming dominant in several regions. Key findings include a 9.4% increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the week ending May 31st and a 6.9% rise in detected cases in the week ending June 4th. Deaths, however, decreased by…

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