The new Covid variant NB.1.8.1 is driving infections in Australia. A virologist explains what you need to know | Lara Herrero for the Conversation
by Lara Herrero for the Conversation from Science | The Guardian on (#6XMEM)
Evidence so far suggests NB.1.8.1 may spread more easily and partially sidestep immunity from prior infections or vaccination
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As we enter the colder months in Australia, Covid is making headlines again, this time due to the emergence of a new variant: NB.1.8.1.
Last week, the World Health Organization designated NB.1.8.1 as a variant under monitoring", owing to its growing global spread and some notable characteristics which could set it apart from earlier variants.
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