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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

The next pandemic could be ‘as infectious as this one but far more lethal’—and make COVID look like a cakewalk, expert warns

“There’s nothing in the book of life that says you couldn’t have a virus that’s as infectious as this one but far more lethal,” he noted.

Fortune

6 new cases of new subvariant found

The Department of Medical Sciences reported on Tuesday that Thailand has detected six new cases of the Omicron XBB.1.16 subvariant, while another patient is infected with XBB.1.16.1, which is descended from it.

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Ireland updates Covid guidelines after new strain hits with changes to isolation, masks and tests

Ireland's Health Protection Surveillance Centre has published new Covid guidance updates which include a number of key changes. It comes amid concern about the new Arcturus Covid variant, known as Omicron XBB.1.16.

Irish Mirror

Covid Arcturus cases mapped across the UK - see how your area is affected

Covid Arcturus, the new Omicron subvariant, has spread across the globe and already five Brits have died with the strain as it drives case increases abroad

Daily Mirror

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

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.

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Five people in UK die with Arcturus strain of Covid

The new strain is a subvariant of Omicron

Wales Online

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

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

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

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

First death linked to Covid Arcturus variant confirmed

Arcturus, which is a subvariant of Omicron, was first seen in India and has been on the World Health Organisation's watchlist since the end of March

Dublin Live

New coronavirus subvariant Arcturus is now in L.A. Is there reason to worry?

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County has identified its first cases of an emerging omicron coronavirus subvariant dubbed Arcturus, a strain global health authorities are watching closely as it has been linked to an upswing in cases in India.

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Bangkok Post

Lowdown on the latest Covid variant XBB.1.16

Thailand recently reported 27 cases of the new Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16, prompting authorities to monitor its transmission speed and the ease with which it can escape people's ability to handle the virus in the wake of months, if not years, of vaccines and herd immunity.

Irish Mirror

First person dies with new Covid Arcturus variant as more countries sound alarm

Arcturus, which is a subvariant of Omicron, was first seen in India and has been on the World Health Organisation's watchlist since the end of March.

Daily Record

First person dies with Arcturus Covid variant as global cases rise

An elderly man in Thailand who is yet unnamed is the first reported death from the Omicron subvariant.

The Times of India

Long COVID signs are seen in flu cases as well: Study

"Long COVID appears to manifest as a post-viral syndrome of no greater incidence or severity than seasonal influenza," a release from the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology Infectious Diseases has said.

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FDA authorizes second omicron booster for older adults

U.S. regulators have authorized a second round of omicron-targeted boosters for individuals older than 65 and those with weakened immune systems.

Glasgow Live

Arcturus - everything you need to know about the newest Covid strain

The latest Covid strain, said to be an Omicron sub-variant, Arcturus, may be up to 1.2 times more infectious that previous sub-variants, according to researchers.

Daily Record

Covid variant 'Arcturus' explained - everything you need to know as 50 cases in UK

'Arcturus' could potentially be 1.2 times more infectious than the most recent sub-variant of Omicron

Bangkok Post

Nationwide watch for Covid after mask-free Songkran

Health officials nationwide have been ordered to watch for new Covid-19 outbreaks and clusters, and prepare medication and equipment for inpatients, in the wake of Songkran festivities.

Nottingham Post

New Covid strain Arcturus key facts explained by expert

'We need more investment in surveillance of the virus'

Bristol Post

New Covid strain Arcturus: Expert explains key facts about new infection

"We need more investment in surveillance of the virus"

Glasgow Live

New covid variant in UK and what the experts know about it so far

Known as Arcturus, the latest strain of the virus was first identified in January and it is understood to be more infectious than the most recent sub-variant of Omicron.

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