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Arcturus: What do we know about the new Covid variant?

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 22 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

The Independent UK

Michael Hiltzik: Anti-vaxxers loved to cite this study of COVID vaccine deaths. Now it's been retracted

Back in January, an academic study gave heart to critics of COVID-19 vaccines by estimating the number of U.S. deaths from the vaccines at 278,000.

Los Angeles Times

New Covid variant Arcturus has rare symptom, doctor explains, as first cases found in UK

A more infectious Covid variant has been surging in India, while cases have also been confirmed in the UK, and a doctor has revealed an unusual symptom that has been found

Irish Mirror

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Mapped: Worst areas in UK for Covid cases amid fears over new Arcturus variant

Variant has seen cases in India soar in past month, as virologists warn UK ‘not yet out of the woods’

The Independent UK

Children with new Covid Arcturus variant are experiencing 'new symptom'

Cases of the XBB.1.16 strain have surged in the last month, but it is too early to tell if its symptoms have truly shifted.

Daily Record

Who is eligible for a Covid booster as people urged to get a jab now

Northern Ireland's latest vaccination round began this week ahead of any potential Covid wave over the summer months

Belfast Live

Arcturus: How many cases of new variant are in UK?

Arcturus has been detected in 22 countries

The Independent UK

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New Covid Arcturus has 'rare symptom' according to doctor as cases found in UK

The medical expert has revealed a new potential sign of the disease following identification of the strain in 22 countries including the United Kingdom.

Daily Record

You're less likely to get long COVID after a second infection than a first

The chances of developing lingering symptoms after COVID appears to fall sharply from the first to the second time someone gets sick, new research finds. The risk is still significant.

WEKU

Mayo Clinic expert talks about the new omicron variant

While COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are relatively low and are declining, The World Health Organization is keeping an eye on a new COVID-19 variant. The omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, known as "Arcturus," has been listed by the WHO as a variant under monitoring since March 22. Experts say this variant…

Tribune News Service

What does the end of the public health emergency for COVID really mean?

ATLANTA -- When does the COVID-19 pandemic end?

Tribune News Service

Arcturus: What do we know about the new Covid variant?

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 22 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

The Independent UK

India restarts Covid vaccine production as new infections soar 30% in one day

Health officials conduct nationwide mock drills to test preparedness for Covid

The Independent UK

What is chroming? Mother shares desperate plea as deadly social media trend claims teenager's life

The viral challenge has left several people dead

Evening Standard

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New Covid Arcturus variant causing surge of coronavirus cases in India detected in UK

The XBB.1.16. strain has now been detected in at least 22 countries

The Week

Arcturus: the new Covid variant surging in India

A new Covid subvariant that is feared to be the most infectious yet has triggered a surge of infections in India.

Evening Standard

Arcturus: What is the new Covid variant and what are the symptoms?

Arcturus can be found in more than 20 nations, including the UK, Singapore, the US, Canada, and Australia

The Independent UK

Public say politicians not taking threat of future pandemics seriously – survey

Some 59% of people feel the threat of future pandemics is not being taken seriously, the poll shows.

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The Independent UK

Arcturus: What do we know about the new Covid variant?

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 22 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

Edinburgh Live

New 'Arcturus' Covid variant found in India as compulsory mask-wearing returns

The worrying 'Arcturus' Covid variant is more professionally known as an Omicron sub-variant, formally XBB.1.16, and has seen a surge of cases appearing in India.

Salon

Premature Mission Accomplished on COVID?

As the COVID public health emergency ends, experts say there's a real chance for a new variant to surge

Irish Mirror

Concern as new Covid Arcturus variant found in UK while surge in India sees face mask rules return

The Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16, known as Arcturus, has been confirmed in the UK after a surge in cases in India. Ireland is currently monitoring Arcturus, which has been classified as a 'variant of interest' by the ECDC.

Daily Record

New Covid 'Arcturus' variant cases confirmed in UK as mask rules return in India

A fast-spreading sub-variant that one expert called 'the big dog' has been located in the UK by health officials.

Nottingham Post

New Covid Arcturus variant found in UK as India forced to bring back mask laws

Mask wearing laws have returned in India according to reports

The Independent UK

New Covid variant sparks fear as India sees huge surge of infections

The World Health Organisation said it is currently monitoring the new variant

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