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New COVID variant lands in the UK

England has identified its first cases of a new Covid-19 variant, according to UKHSA. The agency has reported that 13 cases of the NB.1.8.1 Covid strain have been confirmed in England, with a few additional cases found elsewhere in the UK. However, the exact number of infections in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland remains unclear. Since being identified in January…
Ben Kemp
June 10, 2025