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COVID-19 is still not completely gone, even the World Health Organization (OMS) discusses the new Arcturus variant.
The XBB.1.16 variant is descended from the XBB variant which is a combination of two sublineages. In social networks it was called Arcturus.
The reference it is due to the brightest star in the northern hemisphere in the sky and currently this is the dominant variant in India.
In that country, it is causing a new wave of COVID-19 diseases, although most are mild.
So far your presence it has been detected in 32 countries, including the United States, and is known to spread rapidly.
This new variant has two different genetic changes, one of them in its spike protein, characteristic of the coronavirus.
Los first studies show that the new cases generated by this variant depend on the immunity of its population, also on the last strain that caused the recent infections.
The WHO explains that this variant spreads faster than the previous ones and escapes immunity; however, it does not cause severe symptoms.
What are the symptoms of the Arcturus variant of COVID-19?
The variant Arcturus It causes symptoms similar to those of COVID-19 and is known to spread among children as well.
The reported complaints are:
- Sore throat.
- runny nose
- sneezing.
- Tos.
- Headache.
- Fatigue.
- Muscle pains.
- loss of smell
One of the symptoms What have been reported and what is considered ‘new’ is conjunctivitis in some patients.
The recommendation of the WHO and health specialists is to perform a COVID-19 test in case of suffering from any of these symptoms.
Prevention measures against COVID-19
The OMS details that vaccination remains the most effective measure of prevention against COVID-19.
In addition to the care described during the pandemic, such as: use of face masks, avoiding crowds, and constant hand washing.
2023-04-29 21:19:18
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