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What is the new COVID variant called?

An infectious disease expert shares information on NB.1.8.1, which has caused a surge in COVID infections in parts of Asia. A new COVID variant known as NB.1.8.1, nicknamed Nimbus, has emerged globally and is beginning to spread in the United States.

Is SARS-CoV-2 the same as COVID-19?

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the virus that causes the disease known as coronavirus disease 2019. The name of the disease is abbreviated COVID-19 where “CO” stands for corona, “VI” for virus, D” for disease, and “19” for the year in which it was identified.

What strain of COVID is out now?

Currently, the dominant variant nationwide is LP.8.1, with 38% of cases, followed by NB.1.8.1, with 37% of cases, and XFG, with 8% of cases. "The original omicron variant is gone now," says Dr. Rupp. "Currently subvariants of omicron are circulating, including MC.10.1, LB.1.3.1, and LF.7."

When did Omicron COVID start?

Omicron was first detected in November 2021, in laboratories in Botswana and South Africa based on samples collected on 11–16 November, with the first known samples collected in Johannesburg, South Africa on 8 November 2021.

Цей штам є набагато заразнішим за інші штами коронавірусу, а також має вищий показник смертності. В середньому фіксується у 2,6 рази більше важких варіантів …
In March 2023, WHO updated its tracking system and working definitions for variants of concern, variants of interest and variants under monitoring.
Основних штамів коронавірусу є всього сім – GR, G, GH, O, S, L та V. Пандемія почалася зі штаму L. Однак тепер він поступово зникає і мутує. За …