COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1: Everything you need to know about the new dominant strain and how our vaccines will hold up

A new COVID-19 variant is drawing global attention due to its rapid spread worldwide. The variant — NB.1.8.1 — is set to ...

Research suggests NB.1.8.1 may infect cells more efficiently than earlier strains.

What's the future of COVID-19 vaccines in Australia after US restricts access? Genomic sequencing has confirmed NB.1.8.1 is ...

Have any cases of the new COVID-19 strain been reported in Wisconsin? What to know about NB.1.8.1

A new COVID-19 strain has been reported in dozens of countries, including the U.S. Here's what you should know about it.
CBS News

New COVID variant NB.1.8.1 could be more than 1 in 3 cases, CDC projects

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

N.B. officials watching increase in COVID-19 cases across Quebec border

With COVID-19 cases on the rise near the Quebec-New Brunswick border, officials in this province are watching carefully — especially those closest to the Quebec outbreaks. The Bas-Saint-Laurent region ...

4 unusual symptoms of newly identified NB.1.8.1 COVID variant which is spreading in the world

A new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1 or 'Nimbus', is spreading globally, exhibiting unusual symptoms. Despite the scary-sounding ...

FDA advisers to weigh updated COVID vaccine targeting XFG subvariant

The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) advisory committee on vaccines this week will consider whether to change the ...
FOX 35 Orlando

FDA advisers considering updating COVID vaccine for new subvariant

An FDA advisory panel is considering updating the 2026-2027 COVID vaccine. The updated vaccine would target the XFG ...