What to know about two new COVID variants spreading in CT

CT Mirror – Monday, July 21, 2025
By Jenna Carlesso

Two new COVID-19 variants are spreading through the U.S., and medical providers in Connecticut are expecting an uptick in cases in the coming weeks.

NB.1.8.1, also known as Nimbus, has become the dominant variant throughout the country and health officials say that while sequencing efforts have declined, it appears to be a driver of new cases in Connecticut.

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