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What to know about the COVID variant that may cause ‘razor blade’ sore throats

UNITED STATES, JUN 19 – The NB.1.8.1 Nimbus variant accounts for 37% of U.S. COVID-19 cases and causes a distinctive painful sore throat but is not linked to increased severity, WHO says.

  • A new COVID variant has been detected in the UK and is spreading globally, having first been identified in January.
  • Patients report a 'razor blade throat' symptom, which causes an extremely sore throat, along with fatigue, cough, and fever.
  • Doctor Mohamed Imran Lakhi noted severe sore throat, fatigue, cough, and fever as common symptoms.
  • The UKHSA advises avoiding close contact with vulnerable individuals if experiencing respiratory symptoms.
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COVID variant may cause bad sore throat

The COVID-19 variant that may be driving a recent rise in cases in some parts of the world earned a new nickname: "razor blade throat" COVID.

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