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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

The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2023

New COVID-19 subvariant referred to as Arcturus on the rise in Australia. This is what we know about it

Subvariant XBB.1.16 is related to the XBB.1.5 subvariant, which was detected in Australia in January, and both are mutations from the Omicron variant. This is what we know about it.

ABC News · Apr 26, 2023

New Covid variant hits Yorkshire: Number of coronavirus Arcturus variant cases mapped

A new map shows where the cases of the new Arcturus variant of Covid are across the UK. The new Omicron sub-variant has begun to spread across the world. As of April 17, there have been 120 cases of the Arctus virus reported in the UK, five of which

Leeds Live · Apr 26, 2023

First cases of new Covid strain confirmed in Ireland as strange 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

Dublin Live · Apr 25, 2023

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 · Apr 24, 2023

Five people in UK die with Arcturus strain of Covid

The new strain is a subvariant of Omicron

Wales Online · Apr 24, 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

Five people in the UK die from new Arcturus Covid strain as Scottish cases detected

Five British people have died from the new Arcturus Covid variant, more formally known as Omicron XBB.1.16, with over 135 new cases confirmed across the country.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 24, 2023

Arcturus Covid cases in Scotland as five Brits confirmed dead

The new variant, an off-shoot of the Omicron variant of the disease, is spreading across the world.

Daily Record · Apr 24, 2023

XBB strain set to dominate

About 52% of new Covid-19 cases in Thailand are being caused by the XBB sub-strain of the Omicron variant, according to the Centre for Medical Genomics, with a top doctor calling on the public to get a booster shot before the rainy season arrives.

Bangkok Post · Apr 23, 2023