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Map shows alarming spread of Covid variant Acturus across the US state by state

The new Covid variant known as Arcturus or XBB.1.16, which was first detected in January 2023, is rapidly spreading across the globe and making health officials worried

Daily Mirror

US health authorities reportedly plan to stop tracking Covid on community level

Instead of using the colour-coded system focusing on the spread of the virus by county, the CDC will track hospitalisation rates

The Guardian - US

Doctors explain the two symptoms of new Arcturus Covid variant that's spreading around the world

The latest Covid variant is said to cause 'more fever' for those who catch it than most previous strains

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Call for return of face masks as Covid variant spreads

Five Brits have died from the Arcturus strain of Covid

The Independent UK

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

Arcturus: What we know about the new Covid variant and its symptoms

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 34 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

The Independent UK

Doctor explains two distinctive symptoms of highly transmissible Arcturus Covid variant

The Arcturus variant has now been detected across the world including the United States causing a number of government to look again at introducing Covid restrictions

Daily Mirror

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Ketamine 'addict' worked for his dealer to help pay off drug debt

A court heard the 22-year-old man was in the kitchen of a flat being used as a supply base when police arrived.

Liverpool Echo

New Covid variant warning as expert urges people to wear masks again

The Arcturus strain of Covid is rapidly spreading in the UK and a University of Leeds professor has urged people to wear masks because of it

Leeds Live

Arcturus: Public should wear masks on public transport as new Covid variant spreads, expert warns

Britons have been urged to wear face masks on public transport amid the rapid spread of the Arcturus variant of Covid.

Evening Standard

Call for return of face masks as Covid variant spreads

Five Brits have died from the Arcturus strain of Covid

The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

Lyme disease: vaccine could halt rise of tick-borne disease

A vaccine for Lyme disease could be available soon, according to reports.

The Week

Experts urge Brits to wear face masks as Arcturus Covid variant spreads in UK

Professor Stephen Griffin, chair of Independent SAGE, said people in the UK should wear masks on public transport and go back to regular testing.

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People urged to start wearing masks and testing thanks to new Covid strain

Experts say it is up to individuals to help stop the spread of the disease

Daily Mirror

Brits urged to wear face masks again as new Arcturus Covid strain spreads across UK

The continuous spread of the super-infectious Covid variant Arcturus means the British public should revert to once again using face masks to protect themselves on public transport, it's been claimed

Irish Mirror

Covid Arcturus variant spreading in Ireland as cases triple and peculiar new symptom reported

Cases of the new Arcturus Covid variant, known as Omicron XBB.1.16, have tripled in Ireland. It comes amid growing concern worldwide about the strain's rapid spread.

The Independent UK

Arcturus: What we know about the new Covid variant and its symptoms

XBB.1.16 strain detected in 34 countries so far and is driving up infection rate in India

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Delhi records seven Covid fatalities, 865 fresh cases

NEW DELHI: Delhi reported seven Covid-related fatalities for the second consecutive day on Thursday and registered 865 fresh coronavirus cases with a positivity rate of 16.90 per cent, according to data shared by the city government's health department.

Daily Record

Covid Arcturus has 'advantage' that could make it more transmissible than other strains

The virus has reached all four regions of the UK and health chiefs say 'early evidence' suggests that it could become more infectious.

Irish Mirror

Teen who claimed he developed sleep disorder after swine flu jab settles case for €750,000

The teenager, who cannot be named by order of the court, was four years of age when he received the Pandemrix vaccine in March 2010

ABC News

Burnet Institute defends COVID mask mandate study after scientific journal's Expression of Concern

Scientific journal PLOS ONE has raised concerns about "weaknesses" in a Burnet Institute study that examined the effect of mask mandates on Victoria's second COVID-19 wave in mid-2020.

The Guardian - AU

The Arcturus Covid-19 subvariant is spreading in Australia - but expert says it’s no cause for alarm

Health researchers say new Omicron variant is more transmissible but no evidence to suggest it is more severe

Liverpool Echo

Map shows new 'Arcturus' variant covid cases as North West hit

The North West is the worst-hit area outside London

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