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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 · Apr 26, 2023

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.

Bangkok Post · Apr 25, 2023

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 · Apr 25, 2023

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 · Apr 24, 2023

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 · Apr 24, 2023

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 · Apr 24, 2023

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 · Apr 23, 2023

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 · Apr 21, 2023

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.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 21, 2023

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 · Apr 20, 2023