Need for vigilance amid new 'Nimbus' COVID variant DW 06/25/2025
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Need for vigilance amid new 'Nimbus' COVID variant  DW  06/25/2025
""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."
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.
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