New 'Nimbus' COVID Variant Causes Razor Blade Throat in U.S.
TL;DR
A new covid-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, is rapidly spreading in the U.S., causing about 37% of cases and potentially leading to a summer surge, though it currently doesn't cause more severe illness and vaccines remain effective.
- Latest Covid Variant Now Driving Over a Third of U.S. Cases Gizmodo
- New 'razor blade throat' COVID subvariant quickly gains ground in California SFGATE
- New COVID variant may cause 'razor blade throat' — here's what to know Fox News
- Very painful symptom could be a warning sign of new Covid ‘Nimbus’ variant The Independent
- Eight things you need to know about the new “Nimbus” and “Stratus” COVID-19 variants Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
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