Another new COVID variant called NB. 1.8.1 is causing concern among so called health experts as it starts spreading worldwide.
A surge in cases has prompted the World Health Organisation (WHO) to label it as a “variant under monitoring”.
Despite the risk to health being low, experts remain vigilant due to increased infections and hospitalisations in areas where NB.1.8. 1 is prevalent.
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WHO recommends that Member States to continue offering COVID-19 vaccines, assuring that the currently approved jabs are expected to provide protection against this variant.
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The Daily Express reports: Identified initially on January 22, 2025, NB. 1.8.1 is a derivative of the Omicron strain. Fast forward to May 18, this variant has been detected in 22 nations, with 518 genetic sequences now logged in the GISAID database, reports Wales Online. Globally, NB 1.8. 1 accounts for 10% of all recorded COVID-19 infections – a steep rise from a mere 2.5% reported only a month prior.
NB 1.8. 1 has become predominant in Hong Kong and China, with occurrences noted in other areas including eastern Mediterranean hotspots like Egypt and locations in South East Asia such as Thailand and the Maldives. Moreover, the Centre of Disease Control (CDC) in the US has identified cases spanning New York, California, Arizona, Ohio, Washington, and Rhode Island.
