The Omicron subvariant NB.1.8.1, known as 'Nimbus', has been identified in various regions including South Asia and parts of Europe. Health authorities are warning of potential increases in COVID-19 cases as population immunity wanes due to lower infection rates. The ECDC advises at-risk groups to consider vaccination boosters and encourages testing for symptomatic individuals. Experts emphasize the unpredictable nature of SARS-CoV-2, indicating the need for continued vigilance against COVID, similar to seasonal viruses like influenza.
"We remain watchful. But we have what feels like a fairly standard suite of recommendations that are being repeated," says ECDC's Ajibola Omokanye, highlighting ongoing vigilance.
Omokanye emphasizes that population immunity against SARS-CoV-2 is down in Europe, leading to concerns about an increase in infections during the summer months.
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