NB.1.8.1 has now been sequenced in Austalia, Canada, China, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This is rapidly spreading around the world.

It's just getting started in most places. This is an early heads up.

LP.8.1 is now dominant in the U.S. and around the world, but in Hong Kong, NB.1.8.1 outcompeted LP.8.1 and became the dominant variant in just 2 months.

It's highly evolved and extremely immune evasive.

Several new variants are competing in this evolutionary race, but one is clearly pulling ahead. A Deep Dive into NB.1.8.1

Read the full analysis here:https://tactnowinfo.substack.com/p/covid-variant-update-lp81-dominates?r=1kavhz

Products labeled "Ultra-Pasteurized", although a bit more expensive, are the safest way to go as the number of H5N1 outbreaks in cows grow. You can also tell by looking at the exp. date. UHT exp date will be months out instead of the 10 -14 days w/ HTST (regular pasteurization).

Effectiveness:
UHT is far more effective at inactivating heat-resistant pathogens, including viruses like H5N1. Studies have shown that UHT pasteurization completely inactivates all viral particles, ensuring a higher safety margin compared to HTST.

Ultra-High Temperature Milk Pasteurization (UHT)

Process:
UHT pasteurization involves heating milk to 280°F (138°C) for 2-4 seconds. This process is commonly used for organic milk, allowing it to remain shelf-stable for extended periods without refrigeration before opening.

However, there is evidence suggesting that this method may leave a very small window where certain more resilient pathogens or viral particles (e.g., H5N1 avian influenza virus) could potentially survive under rare circumstances.