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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Liam James

INSANE: Arcturus mapped is new covid 19 variant in your region 7ac3c62a 5f91 4b2a aab6 2d1b5f70e88b - The Real Truth

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Five people in Britain have died after contracting the new Covid variant Arcturus, which has made its way around the UK.

Health authorities are monitoring XBB.1.16 amid fears that it lead to a surge in cases, as was the case in India.

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