🚨CDC confirms #New COVID variant NB.1.8.1 in 🇺🇸U.S., with fewer than 20 cases found. The variant, currently driving a resurgence in🇨🇳 China, is being closely monitored. The CDC is in contact with global health partners as it tracks the situation through surveillance data.

🚨The U.S. 🇺🇸has dropped COVID-19 vaccine #recommendations for healthy children and pregnant women, bypassing CDC procedures. Health Secretary Kennedy announced the change, citing lack of supporting evidence. Critics warn the move undermines public health policy and may expose the CDC to legal challenges. Vaccine makers haven’t commented yet.

-Reuters