A new COVID-19 variant, informally called 'Nimbus,' is spreading, characterized by a severe sore throat described as feeling like razor blades. While ...

The “razor blade” sore throat variant does appear to be more contagious than other COVID strains due to the many mutations of the spike protein. “The Nimbus COVID strain does appear to be more ...

(WJW/AP) — A new strain of COVID-19 can cause what some people describe as a “razor blade throat.” The new variant called NB.1.8.1, or “Nimbus,” made up an estimated 37% of cases in the ...

Latest COVID-19 variant's 'razor blade throat' The latest COVID-19 variant driving a recent rise in cases has gained the nickname "razor blade throat." Posted June 23, 2025 5:57pm EDT ...

A new COVID variant is bringing a painful side effect to Americans. The variant is officially called NB.1.8.1, or Nimbus. Some patients say it's causing them such a severe sore throat that they ...

'Swallowing razor blades': What to know about the painful symptom linked to latest COVID strain. The new variant, nicknamed Nimbus, has been detected in 22 countries as of May 18.

The Covid-19 variant ‘Nimbus’, which causes a ‘razor blade’ throat symptom, is under monitoring and currently poses a low global public health risk.

A new COVID variant is bringing a painful side effect to Americans. The variant is officially called NB.1.8.1, or Nimbus. Some patients say it's causing them such a severe sore throat that they ...