A new Covid-19 variant named Arcturus is spreading rapidly across the world, with cases found in the UK as well as 28 other countries. Rising cases in India have led to face mask rules returning for citizens. Worried health officials are now warning the strain has a new symptom not previously seen.
According to a report by the Mirror, Arcturus is a subvariant of Omicron which appears to be more transmissible. While there has been a surge in cases in India, levels have so far remained low in other countries, including the UK. However, health officials are keeping a close eye on it.
Reports from India state the new variant comes with a new symptom. The symptom has not been seen before with a coronavirus strain. Doctors in the country have said they are seeing more children and adolescents with the variant presenting with conjunctivitis - or pink eye
