Thread by @CyFi10 on Thread Reader App
“NEW: Walgreens reports the highest US SARS-2 positivity since October 5 on June 14.”
NEW: Walgreens reports the highest US SARS-2 positivity since October 5 on June 14.
New COVID variant swiftly gains ground in US; concern looms for summer wave
Covid rates continue to rise fuelling summer wave fears
COVID 'razor blade throat' rises as new subvariant spreads in California
“We are seeing some indicators of increased COVID-19 activity, including the rise of the NB.1.8.1 variant, elevated coronavirus levels in wastewater, and an uptick in the test positivity rate,”
Covid rates continue to rise fuelling summer wave fears
Thread by @TRyanGregory on Thread Reader App
“Two new variants are competing for dominance: NB.1.8.1 and XFG. We recently nicknamed NB.1.8.1 ‘Nimbus’, and it's pretty clear that XFG deserves a nickname as well. Keeping with the meteorological theme, XFG = ‘Stratus’.
Here's some more info about Nimbus and Stratus. 🧵
Two new variants are competing for dominance: NB.1.8.1 and XFG. We recently nicknamed NB.1.8.1 "Nimbus", and it's pretty clear that XFG deserves a nickname as well. Keeping with the meteorological theme, XFG = "Stratus".
Here's some more info about Nimbus and Stratus. 🧵
There’s a new COVID variant driving up infections. A virologist explains what to know about NB.1.8.1
Uptick in global cases of new COVID-19 variant, and other health stories
Rapid spreading Covid wave looks set to hit UK this summer
Health experts sound alarm over terrifying new Covid variant found in US. It's more dangerous than ever
New wave of COVID-19 cases hits Asia
First cases of Covid variant NB.1.8.1 detected in England as virus spreads across UK
New Covid variant hits holiday hotspot as public told to wear masks and get jabs
“Holidaymakers have been urged to follow health measures after a spike in Covid infections”
Holidaymakers have been urged to follow health measures after a spike in Covid infections
India's Covid Cases Rise Over 1,200% In A Week. What's Driving The Surge
A new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 — could it lead to a summer surge?
“a new COVID variant, but the NB.1.8.1 variant, which caused a large increase in hospitalizations in Asia, has now arrived in the USA.
COVID-19 is not going away anytime soon, and we will observe new variants as the SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to mutate.”
New Covid variant NB.1.8.1 behind resurgence of the virus in Asia has hit Australia
New COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 Causes Surge In China, Spreading In U.S.
“Remember COVID-19? That thing that’s killed around 350 people a week in the U.S. over the past month and continues to leave more and more people with long Covid? Remember the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 that’s still spreading, mutating, “varianting” and “subvarianting” and causing COVID-19? Well, nota bene or N.B., there’s a new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 in town. It is called the NB.1.8.1 variant, has been causing COVID-19 surges in China, Hong King and Taiwan and is now spreading in the U.S.”
Emergence of new COVID variants detected in India
Emergence of new COVID variants detected in India
Emergence of new COVID variants detected in India
U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China
NB.1.8.1 is now here in the U.S.:
"Hong Kong authorities say that rates of COVID-19 in the city have climbed to the worst levels they have seen in at least a year, after a "significant increase" in reported emergency room visits and hospitalizations driven by COVID-19."
Thailand sees over 30,000 new Covid-19 cases in just 5 days, expert warns
“Thailand sees over 30,000 new Covid-19 cases in just 5 days, expert warns”
Thailand sees over 30,000 new Covid-19 cases in just 5 days, expert warns
Doctors issue warning over dangerous new Covid strain in China
"A new Covid variant behind a surge of hospitalizations in China has been detected in the US. Latest CDC data shows the new NB.1.8.1 strain has been detected among international travelers arriving in California, Washington state, Virginia and New York"
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“Australian COVID-19 cases update:
Reported Cases have continued to rise sharply at the national level and in most states & territories.
As always, it is hard to be certain with this series; the data quality is very shoddy & the raw data is spiky.”
Thread by @COVID19_disease on Thread Reader App
“China 🇨🇳 Hit by New COVID Surge Driven by Omicron XDV and NB.1.8.1 Variants Hospitals Overwhelmed, Beijing Warns of Delayed Response”
China 🇨🇳 Hit by New COVID Surge Driven by Omicron XDV and NB.1.8.1 Variants Hospitals Overwhelmed, Beijing Warns of Delayed Response
Covid-19 spreading again in China with 83% of cases involving elderly
“Covid-19 spreading again in China with 83% of cases involving elderly”
Covid-19 spreading again in China with 83% of cases involving elderly
SharonBC,Canada (@SharonBurnabyBC) on X
COVID19 update for May 16, 2025 *
- New wave seems to be building globally * Lizzietraveler is on TikTok.
NHS warning as Covid cases jump to 'highest level of 2025'
NHS 10-day Covid warning as cases, deaths and hospitalisations surge
“The UK's health body has warned that COVID-19 spreads "very easily through close contact with people who have the virus" and you can still be infectious for ‘up to 10 days’”
The UK's health body has warned that COVID-19 spreads "very easily through close contact with people who have the virus" and you can still be infectious for "up to 10 days"
NYC Mayor Eric Adams tests positive for COVID-19 again
NYC Mayor Eric Adams tests positive for COVID-19 again
NYC Mayor Eric Adams tests positive for COVID-19 again
No matter how hard people pretend, Covid isn’t over
Only 33% of hospitals in the U.S. submitted COVID data this week, which is similar to last week but down from 91% in May. This means actual case numbers and hospitalizations are substantially higher than reported.
“Only 33% of hospitals in the U.S. submitted COVID data this week, which is similar to last week but down from 91% in May. This means actual case numbers and hospitalizations are substantially higher than reported.”