Alert Sounded for New Covid Variant Nimbus Swiftly Spreading
Rapidly spreading new variant of coronavirus identified: Nimbus strain
Got your attention, folks? We've got a hot one for you. A fresh Covid variant named Nimbus is wreaking havoc across the globe, and experts are predicting a summer wave of cases. So buckle up andread on!
According to a report by the British daily "Daily Mail", scientists in the UK are warning about this new, super infectious Covid variant. Known as Nimbus, it's said to be a descendant of the supervirulent Omicron and has already caused a wave in China, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
Listen up, UK peeps – the percentage of people testing positive for Covid has hit an all-time high this year and is already 97% higher than in March. British scientists are sounding the alarm, warning that Nimbus could cause a sharp increase in Covid cases within a few weeks.
But don't fret, Germany! The new variant was first detected in your country back in March, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). though the current spread of corona is at a low level, the RKI notes. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified Nimbus as a "variant under monitoring".
Now, let's talk symptoms. You might be asking yourself, "what's so special about this variant?" Well, folks, the symptoms are pretty much the same as other Covid variants – fatigue, fever, muscle aches, and sore throat. However, Nimbus is said to be more infectious than other active Covid variants.
But wait, there's more! At-risk individuals are being urged to get vaccinated, with British scientists warning that immunity built up from previous infections and older vaccines has likely waned in many people, putting them at higher risk of illness.
The good news is that the current Covid vaccines are expected to remain effective against Nimbus, according to experts.
And guess what? Nimbus has the potential to cause an increase in cases as the weather gets warmer and people become more social. Professor Lawrence Young, a virologist at the University of Warwick, predicts that "we are likely to see an increase in infections in the coming months, possibly as early as this month or July." However, it's difficult to predict the magnitude of this infection wave.
So, take care out there, folks, and keep your eyes on the news. We'll be sure to keep you updated on any new developments with Nimbus!
Source: ntv.de, good
- Covid-19
- Nimbus
- Omicron subvariant
- Germany
- Arcturus
- United Kingdom
- World Health Organization
In light of the escalating Covid-19 cases caused by the new variant Nimbus, a report from Mr Papoutsis on behalf of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Industrial Policy, discussing the Commission's communication on the European Union's external relations policy, might provide insights on the global responses to medical-conditions like Nimbus, contributing to health-and-wellness efforts and scientific research. Meanwhile, experts urge at-risk individuals to prioritize getting vaccinated to combat the potential increase in Covid-19 cases due to Nimbus, especially as the weather warms up and peoples' social interactions increase.
