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“Modeling the interplay between human behavior and infectious disease transmission remains one of the key challenges in Epidemiology.”
‘Razor Blade Throat’: What to Know About the New COVID Variant
“COVID-19 precautions like masking and vaccination remain important.”
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“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.
Mike Hoerger, PhD MSCR MBA (@michael_hoerger) on X
“Current transmission (red line) closely tracks that of summer 2023 (yellow line).
We expect to break 500k daily infections between July 9 and the end of July.”
New COVID variant swiftly gains ground in US; concern looms for summer wave
Over 76,000 new Covid-19 patients recorded during past week
"Thailand logs 76,161 new Covid-19 cases and 40 deaths from June 8–14, with Bangkok topping the list"
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
New COVID variant NB.1.8.1 could be more than 1 in 3 cases, CDC projects
Cleveland issues public health alert after spike in COVID-19 detected in wastewater
“Cleveland health officials are warning residents about a sharp increase in COVID-19 levels detected in the city’s wastewater, signaling a likely uptick in community spread in the coming weeks.”
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“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
Meet Nimbus Thread by @TRyanGregory on Thread Reader App
Meet "Nimbus", aka SARS-CoV-2 variant NB.1.8.1.
Meet "Nimbus", aka SARS-CoV-2 variant NB.1.8.1.
COVID-19 Still Claims Hundreds of Lives Weekly in US
Uptick in global cases of new COVID-19 variant, and other health stories
How Data Journalists Exposed the Real COVID-19 Death Toll in Brazil
Can You Still Get a COVID Vaccine This Fall? Here’s What to Know
People Are Reporting A Frightening COVID Symptom Right Now — Here's What To Know
Neymar tests positive for COVID-19, Santos say
“Brazil forward Neymar has been sidelined after testing positive for COVID-19, his club Santos said in a statement as quoted by Brazilian media.”
Brazil forward Neymar has been sidelined after testing positive for COVID-19, his club Santos said in a statement as quoted by Brazilian media.
A New COVID Variant Is Here, And It's More Transmissible — Here Are The Signs And Symptoms
“A new COVID variant, known as NB.1.8.1, has made landfall in the United States, and it's more transmissible than other variants.”
Common Misconceptions about COVID Hold Strong as New Variant Spreads
“As NB.1.8.1 spreads, there’s only one thing spreading faster: misinformation. Here, I run down 5 of the most common errors I see circulating about COVID and encourage people to integrate airborne disease mitigation into their lives holistically.”
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
Top CDC covid vaccine adviser quits after RFK Jr. ended recommendations
New COVID variant could come with extremely painful symptom
New wave of COVID-19 cases hits Asia
What’s going on with measles, bird flu, and COVID? Here’s a guide to the latest. - The Boston Globe
Who’s in charge? CDC’s leadership ‘crisis’ apparent amid new COVID-19 vaccine guidance