The most recent knowledge from the Slovenian National Health Laboratory showed that among the positive samples for the coronavirus, which were sequenced between March 24 and April 7, they presented a new subvariant omicron XBB. 1. 16, i. e. “Arcturus”. The new symptoms that this strain of coronavirus brings with it are, according to Jutarnji List, itching, conjunctivitis and high fevers. It is also noted that so far no serious headaches have been recorded. Currently, the past variant of the omicron strain of the XBB. 1. 5 coronavirus dominates in Slovenia, but they have begun to isolate and ignite with the newer strain “Arcturus”. According to knowledge of the global fitness scenario, the newer subvariant is similar to the dominant omicron variant XBB. 1. 5. It has “another mutation in the spike protein. Laboratory studies have shown that it is more contagious and pathogenic,” the WHO said. It is added that this may mean that “Arcturus” can spread faster, but there is no indication that it will lead to a more severe course of the disease.
