A new sub-variant of Covid-19 called EG.5, unofficially referred to as "Eris," has been declared a variant of interest by the World Health Organizati
A new sub-variant of Covid-19 called EG.5, unofficially referred to as “Eris,” has been declared a variant of interest by the World Health Organization (WHO). EG.5 is an offshoot of the Omicron variant and has become the dominant variant in the United States. While the WHO states that EG.5 poses a low risk to public health and does not cause more severe disease than other circulating variants, it does show that the virus is continuing to evolve. EG.5 has been found in New Zealand as well, but it is not causing a substantial surge in new cases. The variant’s impact is being monitored internationally, and health experts emphasize the importance of vaccination and continued vigilance.
