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New COVID Variant Nimbus Surges Amid Rising Cases

8/22/2025

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COVID Variants Surge

The new COVID variant NB.1.8.1, known as Nimbus, represents over one-third of U.S. cases, while the XFG variant, Stratus, is spreading quickly.
California sees rising COVID-19 cases, but hospitalizations remain low, indicating a 99.52% chance of an epidemic trend.
North Texas reports a 60% increase in positive cases with the school season, though overall numbers remain low.
The CDC notes rising positivity rates in 34 states, with Texas at 11%, above the national average.
Vaccine recommendations now prioritize high-risk groups, raising concerns about potential new infection waves.

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CDC Warns Covid Surge

Covid cases are increasing this summer, with the CDC predicting growth in most states.
Wastewater analysis indicates elevated Covid levels in Texas, Utah, and Nevada.
Emergency department visits for Covid are on the rise.
Historically, Covid cases have surged every summer since the pandemic began.
This wave seems milder than last year's higher wastewater levels.

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COVID Variants Surge

The new COVID variant NB.1.8.1, known as Nimbus, represents over one-third of U.S. cases, while the XFG variant, Stratus, is spreading quickly.
California sees rising COVID-19 cases, but hospitalizations remain low, indicating a 99.52% chance of an epidemic trend.
North Texas reports a 60% increase in positive cases with the school season, though overall numbers remain low.
The CDC notes rising positivity rates in 34 states, with Texas at 11%, above the national average.
Vaccine recommendations now prioritize high-risk groups, raising concerns about potential new infection waves.

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