April 20th 2023.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) Sad news has emerged from Thailand, as the Arcturus variant of Covid-19 has been linked to the death of an elderly man with underlying health conditions. 27 additional cases of the variant have been detected in the Southeast Asian nation. In response to this, Thai health authorities have urged the public to take precaution, but have also stated that there is no need to panic.
(Image Source: https://metro.co.uk) In India, Covid testing stations have been reintroduced in light of the increasing active cases in the country. This is coupled with the mask-wearing mandate, in an effort to control the spread of the virus. The Arcturus variant, which is a subvariant of Omicron, has been on the World Health Organisation's watchlist since the end of March and has been detected in 20 countries worldwide.
The World Health Organisation is monitoring the situation and has yet to see a change in severity of either individuals or populations, however the organisation has put systems in place to ensure that any potential risk is addressed. If you have any further questions or would like to get in touch with our news team, please email us at email.
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