The world has faced the Covid-19 pandemic once, but the threat of this virus has not been completely averted yet. Even after 5 years, this virus is scaring the world by changing its form. Another new variant of Covid has emerged in 2025. Scientists have named the new variant of Covid as Nimbus Razor Blade Throat. According to the World Health Organization, it mainly affects the throat. The Nimbus Razor Blade Throat variant of Covid was first identified by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), and later cases of patients infected with this variant are also being reported in the US, Singapore and India.

According to the CDC, the new variant of Corona was named Nimbus Razor Blade Throat because people infected with it are complaining that their throat feels as if it has been cut with a razor. These symptoms seen in the throat last for 2-4 days. Sometimes due to severe burning and stinging sensation in the throat, there may be difficulty in swallowing food and also difficulty in speaking.

The World Health Organization has placed the Nimbus variant under BA.2.86.1.1.2. It has originated from a more mutated form of Omicron. This variant has brought many changes especially in the spike protein, which has increased its chances of spreading the infection significantly.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the Nimbus Razor Blade Throat variant of Corona mainly affects the throat. If a person notices the symptoms mentioned below in the throat, contact the doctor immediately.

Severe pain in the throat

Burning and stinging sensation in the throat

hoarse cough with a sharp raspy cough

blocked or runny nose

High fever

Severe muscle pain

unbearable pain in the head

Sometimes vomiting and diarrhea are also seen in people infected with this variant of Covid.

According to WHO, this variant spreads rapidly in the air. Let us know which people are more at risk of Covid:

Elders

Pregnant women

Asthma

small children

Diabetes patients

Heart and blood pressure patients

Vaccination is most important to protect against various variants of Covid. This infection can be prevented by taking a booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Vaccination is especially important for the health of the elderly and children. You can also adopt the measures mentioned below to prevent infection.

- Always wear a mask in market, metro and other public places.

- After touching different things in the market, wash your hands with water and soap.

- If you notice symptoms of Covid, get an RT-PCR or rapid antigen test done.

- To prevent the problem of throat pain from increasing, stay away from cold things, alcohol and cigarettes.

Nimbus Razor Blade Throat The Covid variant is once again alerting us that the virus can return in a new form at any time. This variant is not yet extremely deadly, but its throat problem can bother you. If you have a problem of pricking, burning and pain in the throat for a long time, then talk to the doctor about this subject.