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New Covid strain that is 'more infectious' identified in UK

The new Arcturus variant is said to be more infectious

Manchester Evening News · Apr 16, 2023

Everything you need to know about Covid variant Arcturus including strange new symptom

The Covid Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16, known as Arcturus, is said to be more infectious. It has been confirmed in the UK after a surge in cases in India.

Irish Mirror · Apr 16, 2023

Expert explains exactly what you need to know about the Arcturus Covid strain

The virus has seen mask-wearing brought back in India, and 50 cases have now been confirmed in the UK

Wales Online · Apr 16, 2023

Michael Hiltzik: Anti-vaxxers loved to cite this study of COVID vaccine deaths. Now it's been retracted

Back in January, an academic study gave heart to critics of COVID-19 vaccines by estimating the number of U.S. deaths from the vaccines at 278,000.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 15, 2023

New Covid variant Arcturus has rare symptom, doctor explains, as first cases found in UK

A more infectious Covid variant has been surging in India, while cases have also been confirmed in the UK, and a doctor has revealed an unusual symptom that has been found

Irish Mirror · Apr 14, 2023

Mapped: Worst areas in UK for Covid cases amid fears over new Arcturus variant

Variant has seen cases in India soar in past month, as virologists warn UK ‘not yet out of the woods’

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

Children with new Covid Arcturus variant are experiencing 'new symptom'

Cases of the XBB.1.16 strain have surged in the last month, but it is too early to tell if its symptoms have truly shifted.

Daily Record · Apr 14, 2023

Who is eligible for a Covid booster as people urged to get a jab now

Northern Ireland's latest vaccination round began this week ahead of any potential Covid wave over the summer months

Belfast Live · Apr 14, 2023

Arcturus: How many cases of new variant are in UK?

Arcturus has been detected in 22 countries

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

New Covid Arcturus has 'rare symptom' according to doctor as cases found in UK

The medical expert has revealed a new potential sign of the disease following identification of the strain in 22 countries including the United Kingdom.

Daily Record · Apr 14, 2023