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2025-06-03 17:36:31 UTC
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A WHO report from May 28, 2025, indicates a rise in global SARS-CoV-2 activity since mid-February 2025, with a test positivity rate reaching 11%, levels unseen since July 2024. The increase is primarily in the Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia, and Western Pacific regions. While LP.8.1 circulation declines, NB.1.8.1 (a Variant Under Monitoring) is increasing, reaching 10.7% of global sequences by mid-May. The report emphasizes continued monitoring, a risk-based approach, and vaccination as key interventions.
Increase in global SARS-CoV-2 activity since mid-February 2025.
Test positivity rate reaching 11%, highest since July 2024.
Rise primarily in Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia, and Western Pacific regions.
Increase in NB.1.8.1 variant, a Variant Under Monitoring (VUM).
Continued monitoring, risk-based approach, and vaccination are essential.
Increased SARS-CoV-2 activity globally.
Rising test positivity rates.
Emergence and spread of new variants (NB.1.8.1).
Limited seasonality in SARS-CoV-2 circulation.
Need for continued monitoring and integrated risk-based approaches.