What is 'Arcturus,' new COVID-19 variant with different symptom?
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WHO is currently keeping tabs on a new COVID-19 variant that is reportedly causing a new symptom that is rarely seen in other Omicron sub-variants. Known as Arcturus, the XBB.1.16 variant is reportedly responsible for the recent surge in cases in numerous nations, including India, Australia, and the United States (US). Arcturus is reportedly a recombinant of two sub-variants of BA.2.