New COVID Variants 'Nimbus' and 'Stratus' Bring Razor Blade Throat Symptoms
TL;DR
The Nimbus (NB.1.8.1) COVID-19 subvariant, a rapidly spreading Omicron strain, has become dominant in the U.S. and New Jersey, causing severe sore throats and other symptoms, with cases rising and accounting for over a third of U.S. cases, while overall COVID hospitalizations decline.
- Razor Blade Throat COVID Subvariant Sickens More In NJ Patch
- New 'razor blade throat' COVID subvariant quickly gains ground in California SFGATE
- Very painful symptom could be a warning sign of new Covid ‘Nimbus’ variant The Independent
- New COVID variant may cause 'razor blade throat' — here's what to know Fox News
- Eight things you need to know about the new “Nimbus” and “Stratus” COVID-19 variants Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
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