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. …

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New COVID variant NB.1.8.1 from China spreads in U.S., experts warn of rapid transmission, hospitalizations surge across Asia

A new COVID strain from China, NB.1.8.1, is spreading in the U.S., including NYC, per the CDC. First detected in late March among international travelers, the variant has already caused surging hospitalizations across Asia. China saw ER visits for COVID double in a month, with… pic.twitter.com/QgrMeHuThU — Wall St Engine (@wallstengine) May 27, 2025 🇨🇳🇺🇸NEW …

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