A new COVID-19 variant is emerging globally and infectious disease experts warn it’s not to be underestimated. On May 23, the ...

NB.1.8.1 is a descendant of the Omicron family. Like other Omicron sub-variants, NB.1.8.1 appears to be highly transmissible.

Scientists are concerned about a new highly contagious Covid variant could trigger a wave of infections this summer.

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) reports that Covid samples linked to NB.1.8.1 has risen from 3.7 to 33 ...