A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says -

💨 Abstract

A new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, is circulating, mainly in the eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, and western Pacific regions. It has been detected in the U.S. in travelers from these regions. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers the global health risk low, and current vaccines are expected to remain effective. The U.S.

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