Just before the busy summer travel season in the US, a new COVID variant called NB.1.8.1—also known as “Nimbus”—is quickly spreading across the world. This version of the virus, which is part of the Omicron family,

NB.1.8.1, a new COVID-19 variant that has caused concern among WHO officials, is now spreading in America, according to CDC data.

A painful sore throat could be a warning sign of a new COVID-19 variant, according to doctors. The president’s military parade, which reportedly cost up to $45 million, was short on attendees, long on political speeches