A new COVID-19 variant, informally called 'Nimbus,' is spreading, characterized by a severe sore throat described as feeling like razor blades. While ...

That's because the variant — NB.1.8.1. or "Nimbus" — may cause painful sore throats. The symptom was identified by doctors in the United Kingdom, India and elsewhere, according to media ...

That's because the variant — NB.1.8.1. or “Nimbus” — may cause painful sore throats. The symptom has been identified by doctors in the United Kingdom, India and elsewhere, according to ...

The COVID-19 variant that may be driving a recent rise in cases in some parts of the world has earned a new nickname: “razor blade throat” COVID. That’s because the variant — NB.1.8.1. or ...

A new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1 or "Nimbus," is spreading globally, causing painful sore throats, dubbed "razor blade throat." Primarily affecting the eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, and ...

The virus that commonly causes cold sores starts reshaping our genome within an hour of infection to boost its own growth, which scientists could take advantage of to treat severe cases.

The COVID-19 Nimbus variant is on the rise in the U.S. as many report a painful symptom known as "razor blade throat." If you have a severe sore throat, it's important to rule out strep throat to ...

What to know about the COVID variant that may cause ‘razor blade’ sore throats By: Devi Shastri, The Associated Press Posted: 12:31 PM CDT Wednesday, Jun. 18, 2025 Last Modified: 6:03 PM CDT ...

The newest variant — NB.1.8.1. or “Nimbus” — may cause painful sore throats, earning it a new nickname: “razor blade throat” COVID.