COVID-19 XBB.1.16 Variant

COVID-19

What you need to know about EG.5.1, the new COVID variant in the UK

— A new COVID variant called EG.5.1 is spreading fast in the UK. It is related to the Omicron variant and may cause more infections and hospitalisations. Experts say we should keep following the safety measures and get vaccinated or boosted.

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Experts urge Britons to wear face masks on public transport as new COVID variant spreads

— Experts are warning Britons to wear masks on public transport as the COVID variant Arcturus spreads. Despite milder symptoms and eased restrictions, COVID-19 remains a threat.

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New COVID variant XBB.1.16 fuels surge in cases in India and causes conjunctivitis among children

— A new COVID variant, XBB.1.16, is causing a surge in pediatric COVID cases in India, with doctors noting an increase in conjunctivitis among children, and reports suggesting already an increase in the US, Singapore, and Australia.