The new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, nicknamed Nimbus, is spreading worldwide, accounting for 10.7% of global samples as of late April. Designated as a 'variant under monitoring' by the WHO, it exhibits significant genetic changes in its spike protein, potentially aiding transmission and immune evasion. According to experts, Nimbus is more transmissible but not more severe than earlier variants. First identified in January and confirmed in California by mid-April, it is closely monitored as it outpaces other strains in prevalence.
Every time you get a new strain, it always is a little bit more transmissible than what came before it. Just like a pop song is more catchy when it rises to the top of the charts.
The proportion of NB.1.8.1 sequenced from COVID-19 positive samples is rising. State officials said the variant is currently growing faster than other strains.
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