The new strain, named NB.1.8.1 and also known as ‘Nimbus’, now accounts for just over 10 per cent of global infections, with cases now confirmed in England and Northern Ireland.

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The new Covid strain - known as NB.1.8.1 - has already made its way to the UK and is spreading rapidly. Here are three key signs to look out for if you think you may have caught it ...

We then assessed the properties of NB.1.8.1 by virological experiments. A lentivirus-based pseudovirus assay showed that the infectivity of NB.1.8.1 was significantly higher (2·5-fold; p<0·0001) than ...

The new, highly contagious Covid-19 variant NB.1.8.1 has been detected in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Here is what is known about the new Covid NB.1.8.1 variant from cases in the UK, symptoms, what the World Health Organisation has said and more.

A new COVID variant - NB 1.8.1 - is creeping across the country; here are the symptoms to watch for, and vaccinations you'll need to take.

Covid NB.1.8.1 has already been detected in 22 countries. These include the likes of Australia, China, Hong Kong, Thailand and the US, The Independent reports. While the overall health risk remains ...

The WHO has warned that NB. 1.8.1, a coronavirus variant which was first detected on 22 January 2025, was now responsible for over 10 per cent of global Covid-19 cases.

A fast-spreading COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, is sweeping across Australia. Even the vaccinated are at risk. Is this the next big threat? WHO is watching closely.

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Transmission and Spread Both NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 appear to spread more easily than some older variants, which may explain the recent rise in cases.