India, May 26 -- A new COVID-19 variant, known as NB.1.8.1, has been detected from multiple foreign travelers arriving at US airports, as per CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). This variant has been spreading quickly in China and some other parts of Asia.

People carrying this variant have been tested positive at airports in California, Washington state, Virginia, and around New York City. As per reports, these travelers travel history is from several countries, including Japan, South Korea, France, China, and others. The testing happened between April 22 and May 12.

Some U.S. states - like Ohio, Rhode Island, and Hawaii - have also reported cases, not connected to airports. In California and Washington, the first cases ap...