The newest Covid-19 variant has now hit the UK, making future cases in Ireland likely.
Arcturus, which is also known as Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16, has spiked dramatically in countries such as India. The subvariant was first recorded back in January and cases of the disease are being closely monitored by the World Health Organisation.
There has been no Arcturus cases recorded so far in Ireland but this could likely change due to its presence in the UK. The subvariant is linked to several distinct symptoms, including itchy conjunctivitis or "pink eye."
