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What we know about the new Covid-19 variant NB.1.8.1

Since first being recognised in January 2025, the variant has spread to at least 20 countries, including the US, the UK, China, Australia, and Thailand

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New Covid variant growing concern in Britain
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New Covid variant growing concern in Britain

A logo is pictured outside a building of the World Health Organization (WHO) during an executive board meeting on update on the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, in Geneva, Switzerland, April 6, 2021. Photo: Reuters
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How fast does it spread?: Scientists ask whether Omicron can outrun Delta

Computer image of a betacoronavirus which is the type of virus linked to Covid-19
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Why WHO skipped ‘nu,’ ‘xi’ for new Covid variant

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Apparel exporters fear slowdown in orders from Europe amid new Covid curbs

People queue outside a vaccination centre as the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) continues in Frankfurt, Germany, November 22, 2021. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach
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Suspected Omicron case found in Germany, regional minister says

New strain to test Europe’s economic resilience to lockdowns
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New strain to test Europe’s economic resilience to lockdowns