New Covid variant EG.5 a concern
The South African Medical Association says a new variant of coronavirus is cause for concern.
Stay updated with breaking news from Peg 5. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
The South African Medical Association says a new variant of coronavirus is cause for concern.
New COVID variant EG.5 spreads in NYC, experts warn to be cautious and avoid contact with vulnerable people. | World News
New Covid-19 variant EG.5 is on the rise in the US. The variant is causing about 17 per cent of the new Covid-19 cases in the country compared to 16 per cent for the next most common lineage, XBB.1.16, according to the latest estimates from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CNN reported.
The World Health Organization (WHO) assesses that the EG.5 lineage, which derives from the XBB.1.9.2 variant, does not present a substantial risk.
“Eris” makes up 17% of all cases in the U.S., but its symptoms aren’t believed to be more severe than earlier variants.