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The Latest Breaking News from Omicron

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

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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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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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Irish Mirror

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.

Daily Record

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.

The Times of India

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

Glasgow Live

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

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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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Manchester Evening News

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

The new Arcturus variant is said to be more infectious

Irish Mirror

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.

Bangkok Post

Thai celebrities, public figures warn of rise in new Covid cases

The public is being cautioned about the risk of contracting the Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 during the Songkran period, as the subvariant is believed to have caused a surge in Covid-19 cases in India.

Belfast Live

Everything you need to know about the newest Covid strain

The new Arcturus variant is said to be more infectious

Tribune News Service

Mayo Clinic expert talks about the new omicron variant

While COVID-19 rates in the U.S. are relatively low and are declining, The World Health Organization is keeping an eye on a new COVID-19 variant. The omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, known as "Arcturus," has been listed by the WHO as a variant under monitoring since March 22. Experts say this variant…

The Week

Arcturus: the new Covid variant surging in India

A new Covid subvariant that is feared to be the most infectious yet has triggered a surge of infections in India.

Edinburgh Live

New 'Arcturus' Covid variant found in India as compulsory mask-wearing returns

The worrying 'Arcturus' Covid variant is more professionally known as an Omicron sub-variant, formally XBB.1.16, and has seen a surge of cases appearing in India.

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