Here's the latest variant picture for New Zealand, to late October.

In a chaotic scene, NB.1.8.1 "Nimbus" is being challenged by JN.1.* +DeFLuQE (led by PE.1.4) and XFG.* "Stratus". This scenario raises the risk of rapid reinfections, for those relying on immunity from a recent infection.

#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #NZ #NB_1_8_1 #Nimbus #DeFLuQE #XFG #Stratus
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Here's the latest variant picture for New Zealand, to late October.

In a chaotic scene, NB.1.8.1 "Nimbus" is being challenged by JN.1.* +DeFLuQE (led by PE.1.4) and XFG.* "Stratus". This scenario raises the risk of rapid reinfections, for those relying on immunity from a recent infection.

#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #NZ #NB_1_8_1 #Nimbus #DeFLuQE #XFG #Stratus
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“Microsoft, which provides a range of cloud services to Israel’s military and public sector, bid for the Nimbus contract but was beaten by its rivals. According to sources familiar with negotiations, Microsoft’s bid suffered as it refused to accept some of Israel’s demands.”

Who would have thought. Microsoft acting more ethically (or: simply more legally) than Google and Amazon #nimbus

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/29/google-amazon-israel-contract-secret-code?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

But this is the key:

“Several (legal) experts described the mechanism as a “clever” workaround that could comply with the letter of the law but not its spirit. “It’s kind of brilliant, but it’s risky,” said a former senior US security official.”

#nimbus

“Microsoft, which provides a range of cloud services to Israel’s military and public sector, bid for the Nimbus contract but was beaten by its rivals. According to sources familiar with negotiations, Microsoft’s bid suffered as it refused to accept some of Israel’s demands.”

Who would have thought. Microsoft acting more ethically (or: simply more legally) than Google and Amazon #nimbus

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/29/google-amazon-israel-contract-secret-code?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Here's the latest variant picture for New Zealand, to early September.

NB.1.8.1 "Nimbus" has continued to dominate, finishing at 57%.

It looks under serious threat from JN.1.* +DeFLuQE, which finished at 36%.

#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #NZ #NB_1_8_1 #Nimbus #DeFLuQE
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Here's the latest variant picture for New Zealand, to early September.

NB.1.8.1 "Nimbus" has continued to dominate, finishing at 57%.

It looks under serious threat from JN.1.* +DeFLuQE, which finished at 36%.

#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #NZ #NB_1_8_1 #Nimbus #DeFLuQE
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monday morning starts off with the sentiment, "at least it feels better than yesterday", a subjective statement when there's a fever involved and still no vocal cord control. I don't want another day of bed rest, very tired of bed, tired of downtime. stupid covid.

#covid #healthcare #medical #nimbus

Here's the latest variant picture for New Zealand, to early July.

The NB.1.8.1 "Nimbus" variant remained dominant, finishing at 64% frequency.

The XFG.* "Stratus" variant is the likely next challenger. But in NZ, XFG.* is still around 5%.

#COVID19#NZ#NB_1_8_1#Nimbus#XFG#Stratus

Report link:
https://mike-honey.github.io/covid-19-genomes/output/Coronavirus%20-%20Genomic%20Sequencing%20-%20report%20NZ.pdf

Here's the latest variant picture for New Zealand, to early July.

The NB.1.8.1 "Nimbus" variant remained dominant, finishing at 64% frequency.

The XFG.* "Stratus" variant is the likely next challenger. But in NZ, XFG.* is still around 5%.

#COVID19#NZ#NB_1_8_1#Nimbus#XFG#Stratus

Report link:
https://mike-honey.github.io/covid-19-genomes/output/Coronavirus%20-%20Genomic%20Sequencing%20-%20report%20NZ.pdf

Here's the latest variant picture with a global scope, to early June.

The LP.8.1., NB.1.8.1 "Nimbus" and XFG. "Stratus" variants are battling for dominance in an unclear picture.

XFG.* "Stratus" seemed to have the best underlying momentum, until recently when samples from the US became less dominant.

#COVID19#Global#NB_1_8_1#Nimbus#XFG#Stratus
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Here's the latest variant picture with a global scope, to early June.

The LP.8.1., NB.1.8.1 "Nimbus" and XFG. "Stratus" variants are battling for dominance in an unclear picture.

XFG.* "Stratus" seemed to have the best underlying momentum, until recently when samples from the US became less dominant.

#COVID19#Global#NB_1_8_1#Nimbus#XFG#Stratus
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