A highly contagious new strain of COVID-19, known as NB.1.8.1 or ‘nimbus,’ is spreading rapidly across the US. The ‘nimbus’ variant has a painful throat symptom called ‘razor blade throat’ and is a mutated omicron subvariant.
According to the CDC, ‘nimbus’ accounts for 43% of cases in the US and is currently the most widely spread variant. Pharmacies are preparing for increased demand for vaccines due to the variant’s contagious nature.
Local pharmacies like Rogers Pharmacy are taking steps to prepare, including setting up vaccine appointments in advance and ordering vaccines based on predicted demand. The pharmacy aims to minimize vaccine waste by placing orders strategically.
For the latest updates on the ‘nimbus’ variant, visit the CDC’s COVID tracker website.
Source: https://www.newspressnow.com/news/health/2025/07/23/new-covid-19-variant-what-symptoms-to-watch-for