Despite an uptick in recent cases, the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths is just about at new lows, according to the most recent data.

The Stratus “razor blade” variant is driving up COVID-19 cases in much of the country, according to new government estimates.

COVID-19 cases are rising across the United States, driven by new variants Stratus (XFG) and Nimbus (NB.1.8.1). While Stratus ...

CDC tracks rising COVID cases in 45 states; NB.1.8.1 “Nimbus” leads U.S. infections while severe illness remains low.

Updated: Jun 18, 2025 / 02:10 PM EDT (AP) — 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.

What are the symptoms of Nimbus? Reported symptoms of NB.1.8.1 are similar to other COVID-19 strains, but one distinctive complaint is a severe sore throat, sometimes described as “razor-blade ...

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 ...

COVID-19 activity is rising in much of the country. Data shows overall respiratory virus spread is very low in the U.S.

As Texas schools reopen, medical experts urge parents, students and teachers to follow health precautions to help keep both ...

As we welcome a new school year, medical experts are monitoring a new variant of COVID-19. The new strain is called NB 1.8.1 or Nimbus. Many have taken to social ...