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New COVID variant is spreading. Don’t underestimate it, experts say.

A new COVID-19 variant is emerging globally and infectious disease experts warn it’s not to be underestimated. On May 23, the World Health Organization officially designated NB.1.8.1 a “variant under monitoring,” according to a risk evaluation of the variant.

Charlotte Observer on MSN · 1d

New COVID variant is spreading across the US. Is a summer spike ahead for NC?

For now, NB.1.8.1 accounts for fewer than 20 reported cases nationwide, USA Today reported – but the transmissibility of the variant could mean that its arrival in North Carolina is imminent. Weber said a surge in cases in North Carolina is “absolutely” possible with the new variant.

Rolling Out · 7d

COVID variant NB.1.8.1 spreads rapidly across 22 countries

New COVID variant NB.1.8.1 spreads rapidly worldwide with 6 spike mutations. Learn symptoms, vaccine protection, and safety tips from health experts.

LIVE | COVID-19 Cases In India: Active Cases Rise To 5,364; Delhi 592 - Kerala Leading With 1,679 Cases; 4 Deaths In 24 Hours

India is seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases, with 5,364 active infections as per the Health Ministry on June 7, 2025. The surge ...

The Mirror US on MSN2d

Terrifying new Covid variant from China is 'more transmissible' and found in six US states

The new Covid-19 variant from China, named the B. 1.8.1 strain, has been detected in six different US states and has been ...

Lifestyle Asia on MSN11d

What to know about the emerging COVID-19 variant JN.1

Over 1,000 cases of the new COVID-19 variant have been reported in India as of 26 May 2025. Cities like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, ...

CIDRAP2d

Ohio deer samples reveal COVID-19 Alpha variant more than 1 year after last human case

The findings underscore the need for continued surveillance to monitor the long-term dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 in deer and the ...

SAYS1d

3 Southeast Asian Countries See Worrying Spike In COVID-19 Cases

Singapore's health authorities are currently observing a recent uptick in COVID-19 with 14,200 cases from 27 April to 3 May, ...

Rolling Out11d

What new COVID variant means for US health officials

New COVID variant NB.1.8.1 detected at US airports from travelers from China, Asia and Europe amid rising hospitalizations in affected regions.

HealthDay on MSN7d

Parts of the World Seeing New COVID-19 Variant

As of mid-May, this variant has been identified in nearly 11% of sequenced samples reported worldwide. The WHO has designated this variant as a “variant under monitoring,” and currently assesses the ...

9don MSN

FBI examining COVID-19 origin 'cover-up' amid new strain emergence: Bongino

FBI Deputy Director Bongino says the bureau is reviewing a potential COVID-19 origin cover-up, calling for answers amid fears ...

13don MSN

Covid-19: Cases surge in Delhi, Mumbai, other cities, new variant reported; Bengaluru infant tests positive — 10 points

As per INSACOG data, India has recorded one case of the newly emerging Covid-19 variant NB.1.8.1 and four instances of the LF ...

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