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Significant mutations of the NB.1.8.1 variant (2/12)
Professor Yves Buisson, a member of the National Academy of Medicine, pointed out that NB.1.8.1 has 'three fairly significant mutations' compared to its predecessor, which could make it the majority in the future. For his part, virologist Bruno Lina told BFMTV that the specificities of this variant could make it dominant. In Asia, particularly in Taiwan, the National Center for Diseases reported a 66% increase in consultations related to Covid-19 in one week.
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Appearance of the NB.1.8.1 variant in Europe and the United States (3/12)
In Europe, the NB.1.8.1 variant has appeared in Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands, with France recording its first cases in March. According to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), the variant has been circulating since the beginning of April, but its epidemiological impact remains uncertain. In the United States, cases have been detected in international travelers arriving in several states, including California and New York.
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