New Omicron variant NB.1.8.1 detected in UK as global cases rise quietly

NEW COVID VARIANT HITS ENGLAND: NB.1.8.1 NOW SPREADING

A new Omicron spin-off, NB.1.8.1, has landed in the UK: 13 cases so far and counting.

It’s already dominating in China and Hong Kong, and now makes up 10% of global infections.

Symptoms? The usual: fever, fatigue, sore throat.

Severity? UK health officials say don’t panic, yet.

Testing rates are down, data’s patchy, and the virus isn’t taking a holiday.

Another wave or just background noise? Time will tell.

Source: The Independent