New Delhi, July 9 -- As the world adapts to living with coronavirus, one common question persists: How long does Covid-19 last? Typically, the duration of a Covid-19 infection ranges from a few days to several weeks, depending on an individual's health and the severity of the infection. With the emergence of new variants, specifically the recently dominant strain known as NB.1.8.1-or Nimbus- in the US, it is essential to understand how these changes might impact the duration and symptoms of the illness.

Nimbus has quickly established itself as the leading strain of SARS-CoV-2 in the US, accounting for an estimated 43 percent of Covid-19 infections as of June 2025, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. First detecte...