US EditionCovid Nimbus Strain in UK as Anyone with Symptoms Told 'Stay Home'
- A new Covid variant called 'Nimbus' has been identified in the UK, with health officials urging citizens to stay indoors if symptomatic.
- The UK Health Security Agency confirms that the Nimbus variant is being monitored and is growing in cases globally.
- Experts state there is currently no evidence that Nimbus causes more severe illness or is more deadly than previous variants, although it may be more infectious.
- Vaccination is emphasized as crucial, especially for vulnerable individuals, as the WHO tracks the variant's spread and impact.
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New Covid-19 'Nimbus' strain drives increase in hospitalisations
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned members of the public to stay at home if they have symptoms of a Covid-like respiratory infection as the 'Nimbus' variant has been detected in small numbers in the UK
Helsinki Times
einnews.comNew Covid variant spreading globally, detected in Finland
A new strain of the coronavirus, designated NB.1.8.1 and informally known as Nimbus, has been detected in Finland as it spreads rapidly across multiple continents. The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) confirmed that five cases of the variant have been identified in the country. The World Health Organization (WHO) has placed the new strain on its list of variants under monitoring, citing its potential for increased transmissibility …
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