A new COVID-19 variant, dubbed “Nimbus,” has been identified in several countries as causing painful sore throats, earning it the nickname “razor blade throat.” The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated Nimbus as a “variant under monitoring” due to its spread in regions such as eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, and western Pacific. However, experts emphasize that there is no major cause for concern regarding the severity of this variant.
Key facts about the Nimbus variant include:
– It has reached nearly 11% of globally sequenced samples as of mid-May.
– Airport screenings in the US have detected cases among travelers from affected regions.
– Initial reports suggest that the disease associated with this variant is not more severe compared to other variants.
– Current COVID-19 vaccines are effective against the Nimbus variant, according to the WHO.
The World Health Organization considers the public health risk of this variant low globally. Nevertheless, monitoring continues due to its rapid spread in certain regions.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/covid19-sore-throat-razor-blade-vaccine-4688df53917022cb61204e08b41d5952