New Covid variant 'Nimbus' symptoms: 'Painful' health issues to watch out for
A new
Covid-19
variant, called
NB.1.8.1
, is spreading in several parts of the world, including the United States and Asia. Informally known as "Nimbus", the variant is said to be more transmissible but not necessarily more dangerous than previous strains.
What Is the Main Symptom?
One of the most talked-about symptoms of the Nimbus variant is a very painful
sore throat
, often called "
razor blade throat
". People have described the feeling as similar to swallowing glass or razor blades. Reports suggest this symptom is becoming more common in those infected with this strain.
What Are Other Symptoms?
Along with the sore throat, patients infected with the new variant have also reported:
Nasal congestion or a runny nose
Fatigue
Mild cough
Fever
Muscle or body aches
Some people may also experience:
Headaches
Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting
Loss of taste or smell (less common now)
Shortness of breath
How Is It Different?
Doctors say that the main difference with this variant is the severity of the sore throat. While past variants also caused throat pain, this one seems to cause more intense discomfort. The sore throat comes from irritation caused by infection in the throat's cells.
However, many experts believe the overall set of symptoms still matches those of previous Covid-19 strains.
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Should You Be Worried?
So far, there is no strong evidence that Nimbus leads to more serious illness. But those who are unvaccinated or immunocompromised might still face higher risks, especially for breathing problems.
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