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The Emergence of Arcturus: A New COVID-19 Variant with Unusual Symptoms

The Arcturus strain of COVID-19, also known as XBB.1.16, is causing a new symptom not previously associated with the virus: conjunctivitis or red and itchy eyes, particularly in young patients. The variant is highly infectious but not more dangerous than previous strains. It has been confirmed in 27 states, including New York, and is causing increasing case counts in certain parts of the world, including India. The Mayo Clinic released a report on the new symptom and the variant's characteristics.

via Daily Voice|

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Arcturus COVID variant shows new symptom and increased infectivity.

The new highly contagious COVID variant, XBB.1.16 or Arcturus, is causing a surge in infections in India and is associated with a new symptom in children, "itchy" conjunctivitis or pinkeye without pus. Pediatric COVID cases are on the rise in India, with an "infantile phenotype" emerging. The variant is currently being monitored by the CDC and the World Health Organization, but is not widely spreading in the U.S. Scientists do not expect it to be more lethal than other variants and it will likely cause a milder illness resembling the flu.

via AL.com|

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