WHO names 'Eris' COVID strain variant of interest
The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated a new strain of Covid-19 -- 'EG.5' or 'Eris' as a "variant of interest" as cases rise
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated a new strain of Covid-19 -- 'EG.5' or 'Eris' as a "variant of interest" as cases rise
COVID cases are rising, and Eris (EG.5) is now the dominant offshoot of the omicron variant. Learn about its characteristics and how to lower your risk.
COVID hospitalizations have increased 12.5% in the week ending July 29 compared to the prior week, according to updated data from the CDC on Tuesday.
Beyond the US, EG.5 is growing quickly in Ireland, France, the UK, Japan and China.
EG.5, the fast-spreading COVID subvariant, is now circulating in Canada as health officials across the world grapple to figure out its potential impact.