Arcturus, a new COVID-19 sub-variant, has caught the attention of the World Health Organization (WHO). The new omicron variant, XBB.1.16, causes familiar symptoms of previous variants of coronavirus.

New COVID-19 sub-variant 'Arcturus' detected in at least 24 countries; Here's all you need to know about it

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The new Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, dubbed “Arcturus”, which has been driving up cases in India, has also been reported across the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said.

XBB.1.16 Covid subvariant ‘Arcturus’ now spreading in US after India: CDC

Covid cases are rising again across India. New Delhi reported over 3,000 Covid cases in the last 24 hours. The active Covid cases load now stands at over - 18,000. The recent spike is attributed to the sub-variant XBB.1.16.

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