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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.

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, ...

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 ...

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.

Newspoint on MSN1d

COVID-19 Cases in India Spike Sharply: Active Cases Cross 5,000 with New Variants Emerging

India is witnessing a rapid surge in COVID-19 infections, with active cases climbing to 5,364 nationwide. In the past 24 ...

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 ...

TheHealthSite on MSN2d

COVID-19 Fifth Wave In India? 564 New Cases, 7 Deaths In 24 Hours; Active Tally Rise Past 4,800

The govt has asked the States and the Union territories to increase their individual healthcare preparedness to ensure that ...

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, ...

News-Medical.Net on MSN10d

Prior COVID-19 vaccination provides strong protection against emerging variants

Prior COVID-19 vaccination did not stop the immune system from mounting a protective response to the Delta and Omicron strains, though new mutation-specific antibody production dipped slightly, ...

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