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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 · May 1, 2023

Woman who miscarried was fined by NHS for claiming free prescription

'I had to prove I was pregnant in the first place. It was horrible'

Wales Online · May 1, 2023

Study points to better care for babies born to opioid users

New research shows that babies born to opioid users have shorter hospital stays when care includes more parent involvement and a quieter environment

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023

Call for return of face masks as Covid variant spreads

Five Brits have died from the Arcturus strain of Covid

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023

Doctors explain key potential symptoms of new Arcturus Covid variant

The new variant has been found in 29 countries across the globe

Manchester Evening News · Apr 30, 2023

Two distinctive Arcturus covid symptoms explained by doctors

The Arcturus variant has now been detected across the world including in the UK

Liverpool Echo · Apr 29, 2023

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 · Apr 29, 2023

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 · Apr 29, 2023

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

Chronicle Live · Apr 29, 2023

Call for return of face masks as Covid variant spreads

Five Brits have died from the Arcturus strain of Covid

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023