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flag New COVID variant NB.1.8.1, detected globally, now comprises 33.3% of UK cases, WHO monitoring.

flag A new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, has emerged globally, first detected in January. flag It has rapidly increased, now making up 33.3% of sequenced samples in the UK. flag The World Health Organization (WHO) is monitoring the variant, which has three unusual symptoms and may spread more easily than previous strains. flag Experts urge getting booster shots, as vaccines are expected to be effective against severe illness. flag The variant has been detected in over 20 countries, including the US, UK, and Australia.

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