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COVID-19: New ‘Arcturus' Variant Causing Symptom Not Typically Seen COVID-19: New ‘Arcturus' Variant Causing Symptom Not Typically Seen
Covid-19: New ‘Arcturus' Variant Causing Symptom Not Typically Seen A new COVID-19 variant fueling a rise in cases is causing a new symptom that has not been associated with the virus during the three-plus years of the pandemic. The so-called Arcturus strain — officially known as XBB.1.16 — is believed to be one of the most infectious versions of the Omicron variant to date.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) variant tracker, XBB.1.16 United States cases have doubled in the last week. Itchy, red eyes not seen in earlier waves "are symptoms of the new Omicron variant," according to a brand-new report by the Mayo Clinic. …

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Tea Brand Recalled Due To Possible Contamination With Hepatitis A Tea Brand Recalled Due To Possible Contamination With Hepatitis A
Tea Brand Recalled Due To Possible Contamination With Hepatitis A A company has recalled a strawberry tea product because it may have been contaminated with Hepatitis A. Urban Remedy announced on Friday, June 3, that it has recalled some of its Urban Remedy Organic Revitalizing Tea Tonic Strawberry Hibiscus Rose products because the teas may contain organic strawberries linked to the United States Food and Drug Administration's outbreak investigation of FreshKampo organic strawberries. The recalled products have lot number 1232, Best By date of 7/17/2022, and a UPC of 813377025831, the company said.  The products were sold in 12-ounce resealabl…

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Eversource Says It's Ready For Tropical Storm Elsa Eversource Says It's Ready For Tropical Storm Elsa
Eversource Says It's Ready For Tropical Storm Elsa As Tropical Storm Elsa approaches the region, Eversource Energy says it is prepared to respond.  Tropical Storm Elsa is set to move into the Northeast region overnight from Thursday, July 8 into Friday, July 9. The storm is set to arrive in portions of New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, mostly along the coast.  Earlier report: Here Comes Elsa: Tropical Storm Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Region Eversource Energy said it has restored power to 80,000 customers throughout the past week's thunderstorms and has been preparing for the tropical storm. The energy…

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by Nicole Valinote