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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Julia Musto

Newest Covid variant causing ‘razor blade throat.’ What to know

A new Covid variant spreading around the U.S. may come with an incredibly unfortunate symptom now commonly referred to as “razor blade throat.”

NB.1.8.1, which is also known as or “Nimbus,” is now nearly the most prevalent omicron lineage tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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