The WHO classified the Nimbus variant as a Variant Under Monitoring, while CDC recommendations aligned with FDA policy guidance.
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Updated Jul 3
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What happened
The WHO classified the Nimbus variant as a Variant Under Monitoring, while CDC recommendations aligned with FDA policy guidance.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- WHO and CDC are monitoring the dominant COVID-19 strain NB.1.8.1.Sub-event
- WHO classifies Nimbus variant as under monitoring; FDA and CDC align on policy.
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The entities involved
- FDA
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Control Data Corporation
defunct supercomputer firm
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Nimbus
company in Turin, Italy
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World Health Organization
United Nations agency concerned with international public health
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