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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. …
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…
The Cicadas Are Coming! Here's When To Expect Billions Of These Red-Eyed Insects In Region The Cicadas Are Coming! Here's When To Expect Billions Of These Red-Eyed Insects In Region
The Cicadas Are Coming! Here's When To Expect Billions Of These Red-Eyed Insects In Region Billions of periodical cicadas are preparing to emerge from underground and make their way into the area after their customary years-long slumber. Brood X cicadas - also known as the Great Eastern Brood or the “Big Brood” - is expected to begin emerging across the southern part of the country before making its way up the East Coast at the beginning of spring. The sounds of summer may be a little louder this year as the Brood emerges and joins annual cicadas that make their presence known every year when the weather warms up. Other periodical groups of red-eyed cicadas emerge every 11 or 13…