COVID Arcturus variant or XBB.1.16: What is it; know its symptoms in adults and children
1 year, 8 months ago

COVID Arcturus variant or XBB.1.16: What is it; know its symptoms in adults and children

India TV News  

India is witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases, with Delhi logging six deaths along with 1,757 new cases on Wednesday. This surge is largely driven by the Arcturus variant, also known as XBB.1.16, which is a subvariant of the Omicron variant. The Arcturus variant, also known as XBB.1.16, is a highly mutated subvariant of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The Arcturus variant is an Omicron subvariant that carries the ability to spread faster than all the previous strains of the virus. The symptoms of the Arcturus variant are similar to those of previous strains of COVID-19 and include the following.

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BA.2.86: WHO tracking new Covid variant, highly-muted and detected in 4 countries
1 year, 4 months ago

BA.2.86: WHO tracking new Covid variant, highly-muted and detected in 4 countries

India TV News  

After EG.5 raised concerns about a new Covid outbreak, the World Health Organization has now flagged another sub-variant of Omicron BA.2.86, dubbed BA.X. “WHO has designated Covid-19 variant BA.2.86 as a ‘variant under monitoring’ today due to the large number of mutations it carries,” the global health body wrote in a post on X,” adding that “the number of mutations …

WHO Classifies New EG.5 Covid Strain As 'Variant of Interest' As Cases Surge in US, UK
1 year, 4 months ago

WHO Classifies New EG.5 Covid Strain As 'Variant of Interest' As Cases Surge in US, UK

News 18  

As more cases of the new Covid variant EG.5 which has descended from the rapidly spreading Omicron are coming to the fore in the UK, China, and the US, the World Health Organisation on Wednesday classified it as a “variant of interest” and said several coronavirus variants, including the EG.5, are being tracked. Meanwhile, health authorities in England have said …

WHO considers new XBB.1.16 Covid variant 'interesting'
1 year, 8 months ago

WHO considers new XBB.1.16 Covid variant 'interesting'

India TV News  

The World Health Organization on Saturday termed Omicron's new subvariant XBB.1.16 as 'variant of interest' amid a 'sustained increase' and 'growth advantage' of the variant in several countries. So far, 3,648 sequences of the Omicron XBB.1.16 variant have been reported from 33 countries, including India, on open research platform GISAID, the global health body, said. "Following a sustained increase in …

Arcturus, new subvariant of Omicron causing Covid spike, say doctors
1 year, 8 months ago

Arcturus, new subvariant of Omicron causing Covid spike, say doctors

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Doctors claimed that the new Omega, XBB.1.16 strain named Arcturus may be to blame for the rise in Covid cases across the nation. President of Infection Control Academy of India and public health policy advisor, Dr Ranga Reddy Burri speaking to Deccan Chronicle said, "Whenever we discuss a new variant or a sub-variant that may be the cause of …

Covid XBB.1.16: Symptoms of new Covid variant Arcturus in adults, children and elderly
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid XBB.1.16: Symptoms of new Covid variant Arcturus in adults, children and elderly

Hindustan Times  

Covid variant XBB.1.16, also known as Arcturus, has been dubbed as the 'variant under monitoring' by WHO after it was found to be spreading fast in many parts of the world. Common symptoms of XBB.1.16 or Arcturus in adults Experts say the loss of taste and smell seen in the days of spread of Delta variant is uncommon now while …

Arcturus strain likely to peak in …, Expert snubs ‘COVID becoming endemic’ claim
1 year, 8 months ago

Arcturus strain likely to peak in …, Expert snubs ‘COVID becoming endemic’ claim

Live Mint  

Experts have different opinions on when the current COVID surge, caused by the XBB.1.16 variant, will reach its peak. The government's assertion that COVID has become endemic in India has been dismissed by experts, who argue that the country has already surpassed the upper limit of "endemic prevalence." Vipin M Vashishtha, former convenor of Indian Academy of Pediatrics and consultant …

COVID-19 surge: No severe infection in children due to Omicron variant XBB.1.16, says Delhi Health Minister
1 year, 8 months ago

COVID-19 surge: No severe infection in children due to Omicron variant XBB.1.16, says Delhi Health Minister

India TV News  

Delhi COVID-19 surge: Amid the rise in COVID-19 cases in the national capital, Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Thursday said that there is no indication that the Omicron variant XBB.1.16 is causing severe infection among children. But there is no information coming in from experts that says that the Omicron XBB.1.16 variant infection is more severe among children. Delhi’s …

Warning over new Covid variant 'Arcturus' that is causing carnage in India
1 year, 8 months ago

Warning over new Covid variant 'Arcturus' that is causing carnage in India

Daily Mail  

A new Covid strain is wreaking havoc in India, with hospitals now on red alert and compulsory face masks being brought back. New Covid variant 'Arcturus' had driven a huge increase in cases in India over the past month While the rise is of some concern, it is still far below the devastating wave of cases the country experienced in …

Omicron’s latest subvariant dominates with 60% of COVID-19 cases
1 year, 8 months ago

Omicron’s latest subvariant dominates with 60% of COVID-19 cases

Live Mint  

Amid a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases in India, the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium identifies Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 as the leading variant in India, making up 60% of cases. As per a report by Economic Times, a member of the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium, the laboratory consortium, said that 25-30% of cases are of other sub-lineages of the …

XBB.1.16 is ‘one to watch’, WHO concerned over recent COVID spike in India
1 year, 8 months ago

XBB.1.16 is ‘one to watch’, WHO concerned over recent COVID spike in India

Live Mint  

With COVID XBB.1.16 triggering a recent infection spike, World Health Organization said that the new variant is ‘one to watch’. Further, noting that the variant needs close monitoring, Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO’s COVID-19 technical lead asserted ‘we are very concerned about the potential of the virus to change to become more severe’. “Systems to track the virus variants, global collaborations …

All about XBB.1.16, new Omicron variant behind India's Covid-19 spike, from symptoms to risk factors
1 year, 8 months ago

All about XBB.1.16, new Omicron variant behind India's Covid-19 spike, from symptoms to risk factors

Hindustan Times  

XBB.1.16, the new Omicron variant that is leading to rise in number of Covid-19 cases across the country, especially in Maharashtra has become a cause of concern for people. The subvariant has mutations on the amino acids and nucleotide space that gives it the capacity to escape hybrid immunity achieved by vaccination and previous exposure to the virus," says Dr …

With new variant XBB1.16 making its way, COVID-19 is far from being called ‘over’, say experts
1 year, 8 months ago

With new variant XBB1.16 making its way, COVID-19 is far from being called ‘over’, say experts

The Hindu  

The COVID-19 cases with the new variant XBB1.16 have been on the rise in recent times, becoming a cause of worry for the medical system in the country and the people in general. While the country currently has 10,981 active cases, Andhra Pradesh has reported 35 active cases, according to the latest Union Health Ministry update. “XBB1.16 variant is an …

Covid's XBB1.16 strain found in 349 cases: Symptoms, severity
1 year, 9 months ago

Covid's XBB1.16 strain found in 349 cases: Symptoms, severity

Hindustan Times  

As India is witnessing a steady increase in daily Covid-19 infections, 349 cases of newly detected XBB1.16 variant, which might have been behind the recent rise of coronavirus cases, have been found in the country, news agency PTI reported quoting Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium data. Covid omicron’s XBB 1.16 variant is being called the most contagious so far The highest …

India saw ‘281% increase in COVID cases’ in just 14 days since XBB 1.16 detected
1 year, 9 months ago

India saw ‘281% increase in COVID cases’ in just 14 days since XBB 1.16 detected

Live Mint  

The new COVID variant XBB.1.16 is causing much concern among experts as they cited that India saw a ‘281% increase in COVID cases’ in just 14 days since the new variant has been spotted. Vipin M Vashishtha, former convenor of Indian Academy of Pediatrics and consultant pediatrician at the Mangla Hospital and Research Centre, Bijnor, pointed out, XBB.1.16 has a …

COVID-19: Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 accounts for nearly 90 per cent new cases in US
1 year, 9 months ago

COVID-19: Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 accounts for nearly 90 per cent new cases in US

India TV News  

COVID-19 cases in United States: The highly transmissible Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 now accounts for nearly 90 per cent of all Covid-19 cases reported in the US, according to the latest estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The prevalence of XBB.1.5 has kept increasing since late last year, and it is estimated to account for 89.2 per cent …

Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 may be dominant in Europe soon: Health agency
1 year, 11 months ago

Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 may be dominant in Europe soon: Health agency

Hindustan Times  

Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 could become the dominant strain in Europe within a few months, EU's disease agency said. The subvariant now accounts for a quarter of US Covid cases while the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said that mathematical modelling suggested that the subvariant could become the dominant variant in the European Union "after one to two months, …

Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 accounts for 43% of US Covid cases: Health body
1 year, 11 months ago

Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 accounts for 43% of US Covid cases: Health body

Hindustan Times  

The Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 is estimated to account for 43% of the Covid cases in the United States for the week ending January 14, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed. The data also implies that owing to the increased prevalence of XBB.1.5, the subvariant has eclipsed the previously dominant Omicron subvariant BQ.1.1 and BQ.1, which were …

These Are The Most Common Symptoms Of COVID Variant XBB In Kids
1 year, 11 months ago

These Are The Most Common Symptoms Of COVID Variant XBB In Kids

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING You’ve likely heard talk in the news about XBB1.5, an omicron variant that has become a dominant strain of the COVID-19 virus in the U.S. Common symptoms in children can include: Fever Fatigue Achiness Sore throat Cough Nasal congestion or runny nose Headache Lost sense of smell or taste Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing GI symptoms …

Omicron XBB.1.5: WHO has THIS suggestion for travellers on long flights as new COVID variant spreads
1 year, 11 months ago

Omicron XBB.1.5: WHO has THIS suggestion for travellers on long flights as new COVID variant spreads

India TV News  

The World Health Organization recently urged that countries should consider recommending that passengers wear masks on long-haul flights, given the rapid spread of the latest Omicron subvariant of Covid-19 in the United States. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, XBB.1.5 is spreading quickly in the US, and is estimated to account for nearly …

Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 increasing rapidly, says WHO; India's Covid positivity at 0.01%
1 year, 11 months ago

Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 increasing rapidly, says WHO; India's Covid positivity at 0.01%

India Today  

Omicron subvariant, XBB.1.5, is on the increase and has now been identified in more than 25 countries, the World Health Organisation has said. WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the global health body is following the situation closely and assessing the risk of this subvariant and will report accordingly. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/asDD6hRWtB — Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus January 6, 2023 The …

How dangerous is Covid variant XBB.1.5? Here’s what we know so far
1 year, 11 months ago

How dangerous is Covid variant XBB.1.5? Here’s what we know so far

Live Mint  

Arriving passengers can now volunteer for COVID-19 exams at seven airports in the United State, thanks to the addition of Los Angeles and Seattle. The number of COVID-19's XBB.1.5 variant instances in India increased to seven as a result of fresh cases being discovered in Chhattisgarh and Telangana. The most contagious Omicron sub-variant yet, according to senior epidemiologist Maria Van …

What is Covid variant XBB? Is it severe among Indian patients like the previous coronavirus?
1 year, 11 months ago

What is Covid variant XBB? Is it severe among Indian patients like the previous coronavirus?

India TV News  

The XBB subvariant of Covid-19's Omicron variant is fast emerging as the dominant type in India, and now it accounts for more than 18 per cent of cases in the US as well. According to the WHO, XBB is a recombined subvariant, a sub-lineage of the Omicron variants BA.2.10.1 and BA.2.75 which means it is a subvariant of the Covid-19 …

Latest symptoms of new Omicron variants last for weeks, says expert; know what they are
2 years, 1 month ago

Latest symptoms of new Omicron variants last for weeks, says expert; know what they are

Hindustan Times  

A series of highly-infectious new Omicron sub-variants are spreading fast across the country stoking fear of a fresh Coronavirus wave in India. Coronavirus seems to have evolved over the period of time and the symptoms of new Omicron subvariants are slightly different from the original Omicron. The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium recently noted that Indian patients infected with Omicron sub-lineage …

COVID-19 | Mild disease, no severity among Indian patients: INSACOG on Omicron's XBB variant
2 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 | Mild disease, no severity among Indian patients: INSACOG on Omicron's XBB variant

The Hindu  

Indian patients infected with Omicron sub-lineage XBB of COVID-19 have mild disease and no increase in severity is noted, the INSACOG said. Data | Omicron variant BA.2 and its sub-lineages responsible for latest COVID-19 surge The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium, in a statement, said it is keeping a close watch and monitoring the emergence and evolution of XBB and XBB.1 …

21 cases of Omicron subvariant XBB so far in Pune
2 years, 1 month ago

21 cases of Omicron subvariant XBB so far in Pune

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra reported 36 patients of XBB subvariant of Omicron till Saturday. Out of the 36 patients, 19 had symptoms and others were either asymptomatic or had mild symptoms, confirmed state health department officials. Dr Pradeep Awate, state surveillance office with the health department, said that out of these 36 patients, 19 have some symptoms. “Members of the State Covid Task …

Union health minister stresses on Covid appropriate behaviour amid emergence of XBB variant
2 years, 2 months ago

Union health minister stresses on Covid appropriate behaviour amid emergence of XBB variant

India Today  

With the emergence of a new variant of Covid-19, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has stressed the need to observe Covid appropriate behaviour, especially in view of the upcoming festive season. The health minister directed officials to continue to focus on surveillance across the country, particularly through sentinel sites including monitoring of Severe Acute Respiratory Infections and Influenza like Illness. …

Experts advise caution as Covid’s XBB variant expected to rise
2 years, 2 months ago

Experts advise caution as Covid’s XBB variant expected to rise

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: With a new XBB subvariant of Covid detected in the state, authorities expect a rise in the number of cases during the winter months. “While we should not restrict any of our day-to-day activities, we should start wearing masks in crowded areas again, especially if you have a family member who is unwell or has low immunity,” said Dr …

How dangerous is the new Covid variant XE? A doctor explains symptoms, severity
2 years, 8 months ago

How dangerous is the new Covid variant XE? A doctor explains symptoms, severity

Live Mint  

Amid mounting concerns over the new Covid variant 'XE' and a day after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation reported its first case in Mumbai, Gujarat has detected a case of XE Covid variant, which is said to be highly transmissible, sources have said. Omicron's common variants were BA1, BA2, and both mutated into the new variant. New Covid variant XE The …

What Are The Most Common Symptoms Of The Omicron Variant Right Now?
3 years ago

What Are The Most Common Symptoms Of The Omicron Variant Right Now?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING World health leaders are warning that omicron, the new COVID variant discovered in November, could cause “severe consequences.” Researchers around the world are working tirelessly to learn everything they can about this newest iteration of the virus, which boasts a “Frankenstein mix” of mutations, including more than 30 on the all-important spike protein. “There’s still a lot …

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