{"id":2687,"date":"2025-06-23T06:31:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T06:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9scroob.com\/?p=2687"},"modified":"2025-06-23T06:31:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T06:31:29","slug":"new-covid-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9scroob.com\/?p=2687","title":{"rendered":"New Covid Threat? All About Variant Nimbus and Its Painful Symptoms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

India is seeing a fresh rise in COVID-19 cases, with over 7,000 active infections and more than 70 deaths reported recently. While COVID-19 has now become a seasonal illness similar to the flu, a new variant called NB.1.8.1<\/strong> \u2014 nicknamed Nimbus<\/strong> \u2014 is grabbing attention for a very painful symptom: a sore throat so sharp that patients are comparing it to the feeling of “razor blades.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors in India have confirmed a few such cases, where patients reported this intense throat pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Has the Nimbus Variant Spread?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Nimbus variant has been spreading quickly across several countries. Cases have already been reported in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • China and Hong Kong<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • United States<\/strong> \u2013 including California, Washington, Virginia, and New York<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Australia<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • United Kingdom<\/strong> \u2013 where 13 cases were confirmed in June along with a 10% rise in hospital admissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    India has also started detecting cases of this variant. By mid-May<\/strong>, NB.1.8.1 made up around 11% of global sequenced COVID samples<\/strong>, showing how fast it’s circulating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Common Symptoms of Nimbus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The most talked-about symptom of the Nimbus variant is an extremely painful sore throat<\/strong>. Other symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Fever and chills<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Cough<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Shortness of breath<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Loss of taste or smell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Despite the intense throat pain, the World Health Organization (WHO)<\/strong> has said that this variant does not cause more severe illness<\/strong> than earlier strains. For now, it\u2019s considered low risk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What Has the WHO Said About Nimbus?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The WHO has labelled NB.1.8.1 as a “variant under monitoring”<\/strong>, which means it\u2019s being tracked closely but is not yet considered a major threat<\/strong>. They\u2019ve also confirmed that current COVID-19 vaccines are still effective in preventing serious illness caused by this variant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      \u201cThe WHO assesses the additional risk to the global public as currently low,\u201d said Dr Naveed Asif from The London General Practice.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      Are Vaccines Effective Against Nimbus?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Yes. Vaccines approved by the US FDA \u2014 including Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech, and Novavax<\/strong> \u2014 are expected to protect against this variant. Since NB.1.8.1 belongs to the Omicron JN.1 lineage<\/strong>, the updated booster shots remain effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Health experts advise staying up to date with COVID boosters, especially for people with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Heart conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Hypertension<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Other underlying health problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        These individuals may have a weaker immune response and should take extra care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Why Is the Nimbus Variant Spreading So Fast?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Scientists believe that the NB.1.8.1 variant spreads more easily because of stronger binding with human cells<\/strong>. It attaches tightly to the ACE2 receptor<\/strong> \u2013 the gateway the virus uses to enter the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        \u201cLab tests show NB.1.8.1 has the strongest binding to ACE2 receptors among tested variants,\u201d said virologist Lara Herrero from Griffith University.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

        Dr Chun Tang, a UK-based GP, also noted that some minor changes to the spike protein<\/strong> might help this variant spread faster or escape prior immunity. That\u2019s what gives it a genetic advantage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        How to Stay Protected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Although the virus is evolving, the precautionary measures<\/strong> remain the same:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Wear a mask in crowded or poorly ventilated areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Wash and sanitise hands regularly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Stay home if you feel unwell<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Cover your mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Keep windows open or use air filters indoors during high transmission periods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          These simple habits can still make a big difference in protecting yourself and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Why Is It Called Nimbus?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Despite the name, \u2018Nimbus\u2019 is not a Harry Potter reference<\/strong>. It doesn\u2019t come from the magical Nimbus 2000 broomstick, nor is it linked to any pop culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The name comes from a type of cloud<\/strong> \u2014 used as a friendly nickname for easier public communication. According to Professor T Ryan Gregory from the University of Guelph in Canada, giving nicknames like \u2018Nimbus\u2019 (NB.1.8.1) or \u2018Stratus\u2019 (XFG) helps make these technical variants easier to talk about and remember.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          The Nimbus variant is another reminder that COVID-19 is still around and evolving. While it’s not considered highly dangerous for now, staying alert, maintaining hygiene, and keeping up with vaccinations are your best tools to stay protected.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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