Arcturus, also known as XBB.1.16, has also attracted attention following reports linking it to what has been a rare COVID-19 symptom: pink eye.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the allowance of an additional updated booster for seniors 65 and older as well as those who are immunocompromised.
It’s now believed to be the second-most common coronavirus strain in circulation nationwide, accounting for an estimated 7.2% of cases, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s up notably from its estimated share of 2.1% over the week ending April 1. XBB.1.5, meanwhile, comprised an estimated 78% of new cases nationwide over the week ending Saturday.
For the southwestern U.S. — including California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii and the Pacific territories — Arcturus accounted for an estimated 9.8% of cases, up from an estimated 2.6% over the week ending April 1.“From early reports in India and more than 20 countries, it doesn’t seem it’s proportionately sending more people to the hospital. But it is causing an increase in cases,” said UC San Francisco infectious diseases expert Dr. Peter Chin-Hong. With case rates in the U.S.
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