according to Delaware Health and Human Services — even as a new variant, COVID NB 1.8.1, sweeps through much of the country. And with only 14.9% of Delawareans vaccinated with an updated dose ...

A new COVID variant known as NB.1.8.1 is on the rise in the U.S. and beyond, landing on the radar of health officials. The variant, first identified in January 2025, is now being closely ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reportedly spotted new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 through its airport screening program earlier in May, which is being traced to a large surge in China.