There’s a new COVID-19 variant spreading across the globe bringing with a new symptom.
The World Health Organization identified the new variant as XBB.1.16 or “Arcturus.”
Here are 9 thing to know about the variant, according to AdventHealth:
1. According to health officials, COVID-19 is still a leading cause of death around the world, including in the United States where it’s tied to about 250 deaths daily.
2. The World Health Organization is currently classifying XBB.1.16 or Arcturus as a “variant under monitoring,” which is less serious than “variant of interest” or “variant of concern.” However, the classifications are fluid and can change at any time.
www.yahoo.com/news/arcturus-covid-19-variant-spreading-184833692.html
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