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Arcturus mapped: Is new Covid-19 variant in your region?

New XBB.1.16 variant has made its way to almost every corner of the UK

The Independent UK

New Arcturus Covid variant reaches Scotland as five cases of the strain found

The new Arcturus Covid variant has been confirmed in Scotland with five cases reported across the country.

The National (Scotland)

HSE launches vaccination appeal for children who missed routine shots during pandemic

Unvaccinated young children are most at risk of infectious diseases like measles

Irish Mirror

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Five cases of the new Arcturus covid strain have been reported in Scotland

The new Arcturus covid variant has been confirmed in Scotland as five cases reported across the country.

The National (Scotland)

Covid Arcturus in Scotland and what to look out for as cases of new strain confirmed

The latest covid variant, Arcturus, also know as Omicron XBB.1.16, has been found in Scotland with medics saying some sufferers have reported itchy eyes along with other more typical symptoms.

Glasgow Live

Covid Ireland: First cases of new Arcturus strain confirmed here as unique symptom reported

Three cases of the new Arcturus Covid variant, known as Omicron XBB.1.16, have been confirmed in Ireland. It comes amid growing concern worldwide about its rapid spread.

Irish Mirror

New covid Arcturus confirmed in Scotland as five deaths reported in UK

The news comes as five deaths in the UK have been caused by the new covid strain which has spread throughout the UK, infecting at least 135 people so far across the four nations

Glasgow Live

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5 people die in UK from Arcturus Covid strain that has spread around world

It has led to face mask rules being re-introduced elsewhere in the world

Nottingham Post

‘The next pandemic is coming and we’re not ready’, top scientists warn

Sir John Bell and Sir David King among leading scientists to argue UK is no better prepared than it was in 2020, as new variant in India causes concern

The Independent UK

Arcturus: What 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

Teens at risk of potentially fatal diseases tetanus, meningitis and diphtheria

New figures show vaccination rates in year 9 children have plunged, with 31 per cent not having key jab

Nottingham Post

Vaccine uptake among children in England has fallen since start of pandemic

UKHSA says adolescent vaccination rates have faltered, leaving many at risk of catching deadly diseases

The Guardian - UK

Warning after sharp drop in children getting vital vaccines

Many children are now not protected against diseases including meningitis, polio, diphtheria and tetanus

Wales Online

Alarm as fewer young people protected against meningitis

A dip in vaccine coverage means more children are not protected against potentially deadly disease.

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Plaintiff takes to stand in contraceptive class action

Patrice Turner has taken to the stand in a class action against Bayer International over an implant contraceptive device she says caused her great pain.

The Guardian - UK

Woman who miscarried fined by NHS for claiming free prescription while pregnant

Plight of expectant mum who miscarried is latest case exposing errors in issuing charge exemption certificates

Edinburgh Live

Mobile vaccination units to help West Lothian roll-out of Covid booster jabs

Booster vaccinations against Covid are available in partnership buildings and health centres across the county until the end of June

Nottingham Post

First Covid death from new 'most transmissible' Arcturus strain

The variant of the virus has now hit the UK and it has a different symptom to previous versions

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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

Los Angeles Times

New coronavirus subvariant Arcturus is now in L.A. Is there reason to worry?

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County has identified its first cases of an emerging omicron coronavirus subvariant dubbed Arcturus, a strain global health authorities are watching closely as it has been linked to an upswing in cases in India.

Bangkok Post

Lowdown on the latest Covid variant XBB.1.16

Thailand recently reported 27 cases of the new Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16, prompting authorities to monitor its transmission speed and the ease with which it can escape people's ability to handle the virus in the wake of months, if not years, of vaccines and herd immunity.

The New Daily

Confidence in childhood vaccines falls but accessibility may be a factor, report finds

Confidence in childhood vaccination is slipping in Australia, a UNICEF report says, but hesitancy isn't the only or most pressing issue.

Radio France Internationale

Unicef says 67 million children missed routine vaccinations because of Covid

The Unitied Nations children's agency has said that some 67 million children missed some or all common vaccines globally between 2019 and 2021, because of lockdowns and health care disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Times of India

Coronavirus: India records highest cases in a day in around 8 months; note the most common symptoms

According to Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday, India recorded 12,591 new COVID cases in a day, the highest in around eight months, PTI reported. Further, the active case burden increased to 65,286.

Nottingham Post

New Arcturus Covid variant has unique new symptom, research suggests

The strain has been found in a total of 29 countries

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