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A new COVID variant is sweeping through China. Here's what to know about NB.1.8.1
Less than 20 cases of the new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, had been reported in the U.S., as of Tuesday, May 27.
New COVID-19 variant detected in Washington state. Here’s what to know
A case of NB.1.8.1, which has been linked to a COVID surge in China, was detected at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport ...
Another COVID-19 variant is rising abroad. Doctors say there's no need to panic
Symptoms appear to be similar to other variants of COVID-19 and the public health risk remains low, WHO information shows.
New COVID-19 variant alert! NB. 1.8.1 under WHO monitoring; becomes dominant strain in China and Hong Kong
The WHO has warned that NB. 1.8.1, a coronavirus variant which was first detected on 22 January 2025, was now responsible for ...
Highly infectious new COVID strain from China that led to massive spike in hospitalizations has spread to the US — including NYC
In mainland China, the portion of patients going to the ER with COVID has more than doubled in the last month.
New COVID variant sparks concern: Here's what early symptoms look like
A new Covid-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, has surfaced in the US, following a surge in China, with cases detected in international ...
COVID variant NB.1.8.1 hits U.S. What to know about symptoms, new booster vaccine restrictions
As the Trump administration moves to limit COVID booster vaccines for some, here's what to know about the latest variant NB.1 ...
'Should not be taken lightly': Highly contagious Covid-19 variant from China detected in US
A new Covid-19 variant, NB.1.81, initially detected in international travelers, has surfaced in the US, raising concerns ...