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Coverage dated May 27, 2025

New COVID-19 variant may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says

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The new variant is called NB.1.8.1. It arrives as the United States’ official stance on COVID-19 vaccination is changing.

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  1. NBC Los Angeles

    New COVID-19 variant may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    The new variant is called NB.1.8.1. It arrives as the United States’ official stance on COVID-19 vaccination is changing.

  2. MedicalXpress

    A new variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in some parts of the world, WHO says (opens MedicalXpress)

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    COVID-19 cases are rising again as a new variant begins to circulate in some parts of the world. The World Health Organization said Wednesday the rise in cases is primarily in the eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and western Pacific regions.

  3. Seattle Times

    New COVID-19 variant may be driving up global cases, WHO says. It (opens Seattle Times)

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    A new variant of COVID-19 is circulating in parts of the world and may be driving an increase in cases in the eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and western Pacific regions.

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