What to Know About the New COVID Variant NB. 1. 8. 1 (Nimbus . . . A new COVID variant known as NB 1 8 1, nicknamed Nimbus, has emerged globally and is beginning to spread in the United States Nimbus accounted for an estimated 37% of cases in the U S , during a two-week period ending June 7, according to the latest data from the U S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
New COVID Variant NB. 1. 8. 1 Detected in the U. S. The newest COVID-19 variant, NB 1 8 1, appears to be highly transmissible NB 1 8 1 is not expected to cause more severe illness than previous COVID variants Vaccination should