Digestive Disorders Become Symptoms Of The Nimbus Variant Covid That Need To Be Watched Out For

JAKARTA - World health experts have again issued warnings for the emergence of a new variant of COVID-19 named NB.1.8.1, which is now widely known as the Nimbus variant.

This variant is not only more contagious, but also shows symptoms that differ from previous variants, especially in the digestive system.

Different from the classic symptoms of COVID-19 such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath, the Nimbus variant is reported to have caused a number of digestive problems, including mual, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, bloating stomach, lute turquoise.

Dr. Lara H Way, a virologist from Griffith University, explains that although general symptoms such as sore throat, mild fever, and fatigue still occur, patients can also experience stomach and intestinal disorders.

"The general symptoms of NB.1.8.1 include sore throat, fatigue, mild fever, mild cough, muscle aches, and nasal congestion. However, in some cases, digestive symptoms can also appear," said Dr. Lara, quoted from the Mirror page.

Symptoms like this were previously rarely directly associated with COVID-19. However, according to a recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Nimbus variant is of concern, as it shows rapid spread and tendency to attack the digestive system.

The NB.1.8.1 variant was first detected in January 2025, and according to WHO, by the end of April, this variant had accounted for more than 10% of global COVID-19 cases. In Ireland, the proportion of this variant increased dramatically from only 3.7% to 27.3% within five weeks, based on data from the Heat Protection Survey Center (HPSC).

This variant has also confirmed its existence in several international tourist destinations such as Thailand, Egypt, the Maldives, and is starting to dominate in Eastern Asia such as Hong Kong and Tiongkok.

Governments and health authorities such as Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) urge the public to be more vigilant.

"If you experience COVID symptoms, including unusual digestive symptoms, stay at home for up to 48 hours after symptoms improve. Avoid contact with other people, especially those at high risk," reads HSE's official statement.

- Fever (38 degC), including chills

- Dry cough

- Fatigue

- Loss or changes in smell and taste

- Nose stuffy or runny

- Sore throat

- Muscle and joint pain

- Nausea or vomiting

- Diarrhea

- Convoluted or bloating stomach

- Heartburn pain

- Shortness of breath

- Headache

- Dizzy

- Decreasing appetite

- Confusion

- Chest pressure

The public is advised to remain vigilant and follow the applicable health protocols, considering that the virus continues to mutate and shows new characteristics that are not necessarily recognized as Covid-19.