There's a Scary New COVID Variant, and Stanford Scientists Say It's Already in California

""The new COVID variant, named NB.1.8.1, has caused a surge in China and has already been detected in California, raising global health concerns.""

""Experts confirm that the variant has appeared not only in California but in several states, indicating its potential spread across the U.S.""

A new COVID variant, NB.1.8.1, is causing a significant surge in cases in China and has already been found in California for over a month. Researchers at Stanford confirmed the state's first infection on April 17, prompting concern among health experts. Although the CDC has not publicly acknowledged its presence in the U.S., specialists warn about its spread, noting it has also been detected in several other states. The handling of public health responses, particularly regarding vaccination policies under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., raises additional worries among health officials.

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