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Covid officials say new ‘Arcturus’ variant could be linked to conjunctivitis

California report says variant XBB.1.16 is contagious but should not prompt concerns about a return to early pandemic stages

The Guardian - US · May 9, 2023

Can Covid-19 Actually Cause Pink Eye? Here's What An Ophthalmologist Says To Watch For

The new Covid subvariant, Arcturus, is associated with rising rates of viral pink eye in children and adults, which usually subsides after about two weeks.

Inverse · May 4, 2023

Arcturus new Covid variant symptoms amid advice to wear face masks on public transport

The XBB.1.16 variant, which has been dubbed Arcturus, can cause conjunctivitis and a general feeling of unhappiness

Nottingham Post · May 3, 2023

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 · Apr 24, 2023

Expert answers questions about new Arcturus Covid variant as fresh symptom emerges

The new variant has seen officials in India reintroduced mask rules

Wales Online · Apr 14, 2023

Three key questions about deadly new Arcturus Covid variant - and horrific new symptom

The Covid subvariant Arcturus is leading to skyrocketing infections in India and has prompted health officials to reintroduce mandatory mask-wearing among other measures as a new symptom has emerged

Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2023

Bird flu symptoms and how it spreads as H3N8 strain claims first human life

Bird flu can cause a number of symptoms from a headache to aching muscles and bleeding from the nose and gums as well as conjunctivitis. But what are the other symptoms and how does it spread? Here's what you need to know.

Glasgow Live · Apr 12, 2023

‘Arcturus,’ a highly transmissible COVID variant eyed by the WHO, appears to have a new symptom. Here's what you need to know

XBB.1.16 may not be just another run-of-the-mill Omicron, according to a prominent pediatrician in India.

Fortune · Apr 11, 2023

My favourite fictional character: Queenie, a young Black woman living and dating in London, is 'complex, funny, broken, fun'

Early in the pandemic, I looked after my niece because she had conjunctivitis and couldn’t go to daycare. Despite my best efforts, I caught it. My infection morphed into tonsillitis and I became very sick. I couldn’t read or watch TV properly – which everyone knows are the only pleasures…

The Conversation · Jan 5, 2023

Red eye: Five common causes and when you should call 999

The eyes are the window to the soul, as the old proverb goes, but they can also be a window into much deeper, and potentially dangerous medical conditions. Here's what to look out for

Daily Mirror · Sep 28, 2022