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New COVID Variant NB.1.8.1 'Nimbus' Now Dominant in US: Know These Symptoms
A contagious new COVID-19 variant called NB.1.8.1, aka "Nimbus," is now dominant in the United States, CDC data show. What to ...
The new coronavirus variant surging in China has arrived in the US. Here’s what to know about Nimbus
A new Covid-19 variant called NB.1.8.1, or Nimbus, represents about a third of new US Covid-19 cases. Dr. Leana Wen answers common questions about the new variant.
'New COVID-19 variant causes painful 'razor blade throat'
A painful sore throat, often referred to as "razor blade throat", is just one of the symptoms of a new COVID-19 variant. This variant is currently being monitored by the World Health Organization.
A new COVID variant is spreading in the US: What are the symptoms?
Variant NB.1.8.1 accounted for 0% of U.S. cases in April. By mid-June, it was estimated to be the cause of around 37% of ...
8-year-old Chinese girl vomits live worms for a month as doctors trace cause to household drains
An 8-year-old girl in China vomited worms for a month before doctors found drain fly larvae from household water were the ...
Doctors Link Live Worm Vomiting in 8-Year-Old Chinese Girl to Contaminated Household Drains
A Chinese girl vomited live worms for nearly a month, only to discover drain fly larvae from contaminated water were the ...