A new COVID variant is driving up infections in Australia. Genomic sequencing confirms NB.1.8.1 is spreading in Australia, making up under 10% of cases in SA and over 40% in VIC as of 6 May. In Perth, wastewater data shows NB.1.8.1 is now the dominant variant.
— Denis – The COVID Info Guy (@thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social) 2025-05-28T23:10:17.148Z
You’d never know it from the CDC
