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WHO Monitors New COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 as Cases Emerge in France

Four cases of the NB.1.8.1 variant have been detected in France, with the government maintaining its vaccination strategy for vulnerable populations.

Covid-19: quel est ce nouveau variant détecté en France et faut-il s'en inquiéter ?
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La campagne de vaccination française pourrait être prolongée jusqu’au 15 juillet en fonction de l’évolution épidémique.

Overview

  • The NB.1.8.1 variant, first identified in January 2025, has been detected in multiple countries, including at least four cases in France.
  • The World Health Organization has placed the variant under surveillance due to potential higher transmissibility, though it assesses the global public health risk as low.
  • Current COVID-19 vaccines are expected to remain effective against NB.1.8.1, with no evidence suggesting it causes more severe illness.
  • The French government continues its vaccination campaign for individuals aged 80 and above and immunocompromised people, running until June 14, 2025.
  • The variant has been linked to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in parts of Asia, but indicators in France remain low for now.