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Ho Chi Minh City Reports First NB.1.8.1 Cases

5/26/2025

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Ho Chi Minh City has identified its first cases of the new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1, which has spread to 22 countries and accounts for 83% of recent samples. While this variant is not considered more dangerous than previous strains, the city is urging residents to adhere to health guidelines as weekly COVID-19 cases average 11.

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Ho Chi Minh City has identified its first cases of the new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1, which has spread to 22 countries and accounts for 83% of recent samples. While this variant is not considered more dangerous than previous strains, the city is urging residents to adhere to health guidelines as weekly COVID-19 cases average 11.