Variant linked to severe sore throat spreads, growing in prevalence globally
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.
That is because the variant - NB.1.8.1. or “Nimbus” - may cause painful sore throats. The symptom has been identified by doctors in the United Kingdom, India and elsewhere, according to media outlets in those countries.
Other Covid-19 symptoms of any variant include fever, chills, cough, shortness of breath or loss of taste or smell.
Experts have said there is not a major cause for concern with the Nimbus variant.
