Cases of a new Covid variant have surged in India, with the "more infectious" strain now identified in the UK.
The UK Health Security Agency recently confirmed that the variant, dubbed Arcturus, has been found, however there are under 100 cases at the moment. This is hugely different to the situation in India where the variant has become the most common, forcing some states to reintroduce measures such as compulsory face coverings.
And the new strain, a sub-variant of Omicron, has brought with it a rare new symptom, according to a doctor, with sufferers complaining of "itchy" conjunctivas or pinkeye. The new sign may be present alongside the "typical" Covid symptoms of a fever and ongoing cough, reports the Mirror.
