The percentage of emergency department visits in the state due to COVID-like illnesses has gone up for five consecutive weeks ...

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

If you're feeling sick and your throat pain is quite severe, you may have caught the latest COVID-19 variant, known for its "razor blade" sore throat. The new COVID variant, NB.1.8.1, was first ...

If you have any COVID symptoms, such as sore throat, fatigue, cough or fever, take a test to see if you have COVID. If you ...

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 throat fatigue.” ...

The “razor blade sore throat” was a common symptom when the variant cropped up in China, WebMD reported and has been found in cases worldwide. But doctors said that the throat isn’t actually ...

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

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.