With petechiae, though, the spots do not blanch (whiten) when you press them. The spots typically lie flat against the skin and are no larger than 2 millimeters in size. When the spot is between 2 ...

A painful sore throat is a signature symptom of an Omicron subvariant called NB.1.8.1, or Nimbus. It now makes up about a ...

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A new COVID variant called NB.1.8.1, aka Nimbus, is spreading in the U.S. and causing an incredibly painful sore throat, doctors say.

A new COVID-19 variant that can cause a painful symptom known as “razor blade throat” is becoming more common across the U.S. The variant NB.1.8.1, nicknamed Nimbus, has been gaining traction ...

A painful sore throat, often referred to as "razor blade throat", is just one of the symptoms of a new COVID-19 variant. This variant is currently being monitored by the World Health Organization.

Razor blade throat: People who have caught the Nimbus variant have described having a really bad sore throat — some say it feels like swallowing broken glass. A new COVID-19 variant, called NB.1 ...

(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 ...

A trip to the emergency room revealed she had both the flu and Group A strep bacteria. "It's difficult. It’s changed my life. I can't take care of my children 100%," Munoz said.

Reports say the new COVID variant, NB.1.8.1, can cause an intense, scratchy sore throat. But is 'razor blade throat' really a thing? Experts weigh in.