There's a new COVID variant and it's causing 2 unusual symptoms in kids, docs say

A new omicron subvariant, XBB.1.16, is spreading in the United States, and some doctors are reporting that it may be causing unusual symptoms.

If you or your child has any of these symptoms, the experts recommend getting tested for COVID-19.Doctors have anecdotally observed that Artcturus, or XBB.1.16, may be causing pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, experts tell TODAY.com.

COVID-19 spreads through respiratory droplets from an infected person, which can be breathed in or enter through the mouth, nose or eyes,Fortunately, the pinkeye observed in people with XBB.1.16 appears to run its conventional course and resolve in about a week, says Schaffner. “I haven’t heard of any long-term consequences . ... So far, this is something distinctive that's an annoyance."The experts emphasize that we're still learning about XXB.1.16 as it continues to spread.

"However, everywhere we see 1.16, it does seem to start increasing at a pretty fast rate,” says Pekosz, adding that it is"something to watch."

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